BMW I3 2018 Owners Manual

DSC Dynamic Stability Control is switched on, if
necessary.
The speed can also be stored by pressing a butj ton.
Press button.
Changing the speed
Press the rocker switch up or down repeatedly until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the road is clear.
'xEach time the rocker switch is pressed to thepoint of resistance, the desired speed injcreases or decreases by approx.
1 mph/1 km/h.'xEach time the rocker switch is pressed past
the point of resistance, the desired speed inj creases or decreases by a maximum of5 mph/10 km/h.
The maximum speed that can be set dej
pends on the vehicle.'xPressing the rocker switch to the resistance
point and holding it accelerates or decelerj
ates the vehicle without requiring pressure on
the accelerator pedal.
After the rocker switch is released, the vehij cle maintains its final speed. Pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point causes
the vehicle to accelerate more rapidly.Continuing cruise control
General information
An interrupted cruise control can be continued
by calling up the stored speed.
Make sure that the difference between current
speed and stored speed is not too large before
calling up the stored speed. Otherwise, unintenj tional braking or accelerating may occur.
In the following cases, the stored speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again:'xWhen the system is switched off.'xWhen drive-ready state is switched off.
Calling up stored speed
Press button on the steering wheel.
The stored speed is reached again and mainj
tained.
Displays in the instrument cluster Indicator light Depending on how the vehicle is equipj
ped, the indicator light in the instrument
cluster indicates whether the system is
switched on.
Desired speed and stored speed The desired speed is displayed next to
the symbol in the Info Display.
'xDisplay lights up green: system is acj
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Status displaySelected desired speed.
If no speed is indicated, it is possible that the
conditions necessary for operation are not curj rently fulfilled.
System limits
Engine power The desired speed is also maintained downhill,but may not be maintained on uphill grades if enj
gine power is insufficient.
PDC Park Distance Control
Concept PDC is a support when parking. The system dej
tects objects behind the vehicle. If the vehicle is
equipped with front PDC, objects in front of the
vehicle are detected too. Objects that you are
approaching slowly are indicated by signal tones
and a display on the Control Display.
General information
The ultrasound sensors for measuring the disj tances are located in the bumpers.
The maneuvering range, depending on the obj
stacle and environmental conditions, is approx. 6 ft/2 m.
An acoustic warning is first given in the following situations:
'xBy the front sensors and the two rear corner
sensors at approx. 24 in/60 cm from the obj ject.'xBy the rear middle sensors at a distance tothe object of approx. 5 ft/1.50 m.'xWhen a collision is imminent.Safety information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj tem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where approprij
ate.
WARNING
Due to high speeds when PDC Park Distance Control is activated, the warning can be dej
layed due to physical circumstances. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Avoid approaching an object too fast. Avoid
driving off fast while PDC Park Distance Control
is not yet active.
Overview
With front PDC: button in vehicle
Park assistance button
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Ultrasound sensorsUltrasound sensors of the PDC,for instance in the bumpers.
Functional requirements Ensure full functionality:'xDo not cover sensors, for instance with stickj
ers, bicycle racks.'xKeep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically The system switches on automatically in the folj
lowing situations:
'xIf selector lever position R is engaged while
drive-ready state is switched on.
The rearview camera also switches on.'xIf equipped with front PDC: when obstacles
are detected behind or in front of the vehicle by PDC and the speed is slower than approx.2.5 mph/4 km/h.
You may switch automatic activation on and off
when obstacles are detected. Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Parking"4."Automatic PDC activation": depending on the vehicle equipment.5."Automatic PDC activation"
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
Switch the system back on, if needed.
With front PDC: switching on/off manually Press park assistance button.'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The rearview camera image is displayed if the rej
verse gear is engaged when pressing the park assistance button.
WARNING
Signal tones An intermittent tone indicates when the vehicle
is approaching an object. E.g., if an object is dej tected to the left rear of the vehicle, a signal tone
sounds from the left rear speaker.
The shorter the distance to the object, the shorter the intervals.
If the distance to a detected object is less than
approx. 10 inches/25 cm, a continuous tone is sounded.
With front PDC: if objects are simultaneously loj
cated both in front of and behind the vehicle, an alternating continuous signal is sounded.
The signal tone is switched off, when selector lever position P is engaged.
Volume
The ratio of the PDC signal tone volume to the entertainment volume can be adjusted.
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4."Volume settings"5."PDC"6.Set the desired value.
The setting is stored for the driver profile curj
rently used.
Visual warning
The approach of the vehicle to an object is shown on the Control Display. Objects that are
farther away are already displayed on the Control
Display before a signal sounds.
A display appears as soon as Park Distance Conj
trol (PDC) is activated.
The range of the sensors is represented in the
colors green, yellow and red.
When the image of the rearview camera is disj
played, the switch can be made to PDC:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. "Rear view camera"
System limits
Safety information
WARNING
The system can react not at all, too late, incorj
rectly, or without justification due to the system
limits. There is a risk of accidents or risk of damage to property. Follow the information rejgarding the system limits and actively interveneif needed.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measurements might not function in the following situations:'xFor small children and animals.'xFor persons with certain clothing, for instancecoats.'xWith external interference of the ultrasound,
for instance from passing vehicles or loud
machines.'xWhen sensors are dirty, iced over, damaged
or out of position.'xUnder certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, wet conditions, snowj
fall, extreme heat, or strong wind.'xWith tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.'xWith thin or wedge-shaped objects.'xWith moving objects.'xWith elevated, protruding objects such as ledges or cargo.'xWith objects with corners and sharp edges.'xWith objects with a fine surface structure
such as fences.'xFor objects with porous surfaces.'xIf cargo protrudes.'xLow objects already displayed, for instance
curbs, can move into the blind area of the sensors before or after a continuous tonesounds.
False warnings
The system may issue a warning under the folj
lowing conditions even though there is no obstaj cle within the detection range:
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'xIn large buildings with right angles andsmooth walls, for instance in underground gaj
rages.'xIn automatic vehicle washes.'xDue to heavy exhaust.'xDue to other ultrasound sources, for instance sweeping machines, high pressure steam
cleaners or neon lights.
If necessary, switch off automatic PDC activation
on obstacle detection, for instance in vehicle
washes, to reduce false alarms.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed.
Red symbol is displayed, and the range
of the sensors is dimmed on the Control
Display.
PDC has failed. Have the system checked by a dealerss service center or another qualified servj
ice center or repair shop.
Rearview camera
Concept
The rearview camera provides assistance in
parking and maneuvering backwards. The area behind the vehicle is shown on the Control Disjplay.
Safety information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the
driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust driving style to traffic conditions. Watch
traffic and vehicle surroundings closely and acj tively intervene where appropriate.
Overview
Depending on the vehicle equipment:
button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
Camera
The camera lens is located underneath the tailj gate.
The image quality may be impaired by dirt. If
necessary, clean the camera lens.
Switching on/off
Switching on automatically The system is automatically switched on if selecjtor lever position R is engaged when the drive-ready state is switched on.
Automatic deactivation during forward
travel
The system switches off when a certain driving
distance or speed is exceeded.
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Switch the system back on, if needed.Depending on the vehicle equipment:
switching on/off manually
Press park assistance button.'xOn: the LED lights up.'xOff: the LED goes out.
The parking assistance functions are shown on
the Control Display.
Switching the view via iDrive
If the rearview camera view is not displayed, change the view via iDrive:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. "Rear view camera"
The rearview camera image is displayed.
Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement
'xThe rearview camera is switched on.'xThe tailgate is fully closed.'xKeep the recording range of the camera
clear. Protruding cargo or carrier systems and
trailers that are not connected to a trailer
power socket can lead to malfunctions.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be active
at the same time.
Move the Controller to the left, if needed.
'xParking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
'xObstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Obstacles are marked, depending on the vej hicle equipment.
Pathway lines
Pathway lines can be superimposed on the imj
age of the rearview camera.
Pathway lines help you to estimate the space rej
quired when parking and maneuvering on level
roads.
Pathway lines depend on the current steering angle and are continuously adjusted to the steerjing wheel movements.
Turning radius lines
Turning radius lines can only be superimposed on the rearview camera image together with
pathway lines.
Turning radius lines show the course of the smallest possible turning radius on a level road.
Only one turning radius line is displayed after the
steering wheel is turned past a certain angle.
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Obstacle marking
If the vehicle is equipped accordingly, obstacles
behind the vehicle are detected by the PDC Park Distance Control sensors and the rearview camj
era.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, obstacle
markings can be faded into the image of the
rearview camera.
The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings
match the markings of the PDC Park Distance
Control.
Parking using pathway and turning
radius lines
1.Position the vehicle so that the turning radius lines lead to within the limits of the parking
space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
Display settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. Select the symbol.3.Turn the Controller until the desired setting is reached, and press the Controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1.Move the Controller to the left, if needed.2. Select the symbol.3.Turn the Controller until the desired setting isreached, and press the Controller.
System limits
Detection of objects Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, some asj
sistance functions also consider data from the
PDC Park Distance Control.
Follow the notes in the PDC Park Distance Conj trol chapter.
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The objects displayed on the Control Displaymay be closer than they appear. Do not estimate
the distance from the objects on the display.
Parking assistant
Concept
This system assists the driver in parking parallel
to the road.
General information
Parking assistant handling is divided into three
steps:
'xSwitching on and activating.'xParking space search.'xParking.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces on
both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best possij
ble parking line and during the parking procedure
takes control of steering, the acceleration and braking, and if needed, changes the gears. Pressand hold the park assistance button for the duraj
tion of the parking procedure.
System status and instructions on required acj
tions are displayed on the Control Display.
The parking assistant uses the sensors of PDC
Park Distance Control.
Safety information
WARNING
The system cannot serve as a substitute for the driverss personal judgment in assessing the
traffic situation. Based on the limits of the sysj tem, it cannot independently react to all trafficsituations. There is a risk of an accident. Adjust
driving style to traffic conditions. Watch traffic
closely and actively intervene where approprij
ate.
NOTICE
The parking assistant can steer the vehicle over or onto curbs. There is a risk of damage to
property. Watch traffic closely and actively inj
tervene where appropriate.
Also follow the safety information for PDC Park
Distance Control.
Overview
Button in the vehicle
Park assistance button
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Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
Functional requirements
Ultrasound sensors
Ensure full functionality:
'xDo not cover sensors, for instance with stickj
ers.'xKeep the sensors clean and unobstructed.
For measuring parking spaces
'xMaximum speed while driving forward approx.
22 mph/35 km/h.'xMaximum distance to row of parked vehicles:
5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
'xGap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.'xMin. length of gap between two objects: your
vehicle's length plus approx. 4 ft/1.2 m.'xMinimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
For parking
'xDoors and tailgate are closed.'xThe parking brake is released.'xDriver's safety belt is fastened.Switching on and activating
Switching on with the button Press park assistance button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with reverse gear Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search is
indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Display on the Control Display
System activated/deactivated
SymbolMeaning Gray: the system is not available.
White: the system is available but not
activated. The system is activated.
Parking space search and system status
'xSymbol P on the vehicle image: the parking
assistant is activated and the parking space search is active.'xControl Display shows suitable parking
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hicle symbol. When the parking assistant isactive, suitable parking spaces are highj
lighted.'xThe parking procedure is acj
tive. Steering control has been
taken over by system.'xParking space search is always active whenj ever the vehicle is moving forward slow andstraight, even if the system is deactivated.
When the system is deactivated, the displays
on the Control Display are shown in gray.
Parking using the parking assistant
Parking
1. Press the park assistance button or
shift into reverse gear to switch on the parkj ing assistant, refer to page 169. Activate the
parking assistant, if needed.
Parking assistant is activated.
2.Pass the row of parked vehicles at a speed of up to approx. 22 mph/35 km/h and at a disj
tance of maximum 5 ft/1.5 m.
The status of the parking space search and
possible parking spaces are displayed on the
Control Display, refer to page 169.3.Follow the instructions on the Control Disj
play.
Press and hold the park assistance button for
the duration of the parking procedure. At the
end of the parking procedure, the P selector lever position is set.
The end of the parking procedure is indicated
on the Control Display.4.Adjust the parking position yourself, if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any time:
'xPress park assistance button.'x "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol on
the Control Display.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
'xIf the driver grasps the steering wheel or takes over steering.'xPossibly on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.'xWhen there are obstacles that are hard to overcome, such as curbs.'xWhen there are obstacles that suddenly apjpear.'xIf the PDC Park Distance Control displays
clearances that are too small.'xIf a maximum number of parking attempts or
the time taken for parking is exceeded.'xWhen switching to another function on the Control Display.'xWhen the park assistance button is released.'xIf the tailgate is open.'xIf doors are open.'xWhen setting the parking brake.'xDuring acceleration.'xWhen braking.'xWhen unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resuming An interrupted parking procedure can be continjued, if needed.
Reactivate the parking assistant, refer to
page 169, and follow the instructions on the
Control Display.
Switching off
The system can be switched off as follows:
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