BMW I3 2018 Owners Manual

loose floor mats and do not layer several floor
mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clearj ance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor matsare securely fastened again after they were rejmoved, for instance for cleaning.
Hills General information
On downhill sections, use energy recovery if
possible to decelerate the vehicle.
Safety information
WARNING
Light but consistent brake pressure can lead to high temperatures, brakes wearing out and possibly even brake failure. There is a risk of anaccident. Avoid placing excessive stress on the
brake system.
WARNING
In idle state or with drive-ready state switched
off, safety-relevant functions, for instance enj
gine braking effect, braking force boost and steering assistance, are restricted or not availajble at all. There is a risk of an accident. Do not
drive in idle state or with drive-ready state switched off.
Brake disc corrosion
Corrosion on the brake discs and contamination
on the brake pads are increased by the following
circumstances:
'xLow mileage.'xExtended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.'xInfrequent use of the brakes.'xAggressive, acidic, or alkaline cleaning
agents.Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause a pulsating effect on the brakes in their response -
generally this cannot be corrected.
Condensation water under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control, conj
densation water develops and collects underj neath the vehicle.
Driving on racetracks
Higher mechanical and thermal loads during
racetrack operation lead to increased wear. This wear is not covered by the warranty. The vehicle
is not designed for use in motor sports competij tion.
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LoadingVehicle 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.
Safety information
WARNING
High gross weight can overheat the tires, damj
age them internally and cause a sudden drop in tire inflation pressure. Driving characteristicsmay be negatively impacted, reducing lane staj
bility, lengthening the braking distances and
changing the steering response. There is a risk
of an accident. Pay attention to the permitted
load capacity of the tires and never exceed the
permitted gross weight.
WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable connecj tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones,
can be thrown into the car's interior while drivj
ing, for instance in the event of an accident or
during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
car's interior.
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest while
driving may occur due to unintentional unlockj
ing of the rear backrests by the straps. There is
a risk of injury. Do not fasten any objects to the
straps for unlocking the rear backrests.
WARNING
Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car's interior, for instance in the
event of an accident or during braking and evaj
sive maneuvers. Vehicle occupants can be hit
and injured. There is a risk of injury. Stow and secure objects and cargo properly.
NOTE
Fluids in the cargo area can cause damage.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that no fluids leak in the cargo area.
NOTE
When the cargo floor panel is not inserted, there can be damage to the engine cover when
loading the cargo area. There is a risk of damj
age to property. Only load the cargo area if the
cargo floor panel is inserted.
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Steps for Determining CorrectLoad Limit1.Locate the statement vThe combined weight
of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs.w on your vehicless placard.2.Determine the combined weight of the driver
and passengers that will be riding in your vej
hicle.3.Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs.4.The resulting figure equals the available
amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the vXXXw amount equals
1,400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb pasj
sengers in your vehicle, the amount of availaj ble cargo and luggage load capacity is
650 lbs. (1,400m750 (5 x 150)  650 lbs.)5.Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That
weight may not safely exceed the available
cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in
Step 4.6.If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load
from your trailer will be transferred to your vej
hicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggageload capacity of your vehicle.
Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing and securing cargo'xDo not exceed permissible rear axle load.'xCover sharp edges and corners on the cargo.'xHeavy cargo: stow as far forward as possible,directly behind and at the bottom of the rear
passenger seat backrests.'xVery heavy cargo: when the rear seat is not
occupied, secure each of the safety belts in the opposite buckle.'xIf necessary, fold down the rear backrests tostow cargo.'xDo not stack cargo above the top edge of thebackrests.'xSmaller and light cargo: secure with ratchetstraps or draw straps.'xLarger and heavy cargo: secure with cargo
straps.
Lashing eyes in the cargo area
There are four lashing eyes in the cargo area for
securing cargo.
Attach load securing aids, such as lashing straps,
retaining straps, draw straps or cargo nets, to the lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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Increasing the rangeGeneral information
The vehicle contains comprehensive technoloj
gies for reducing the energy consumption and
for maximizing the range.
The range depends on a number of different facj tors.
The implementation of certain measures, driving style and regular maintenance can increasing therange and thereby also reduce the environmentalimpact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight reduces the range.
Remove attached parts
following use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aerodyj namics and increase the energy consumption.
Close the windows and glasssunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows open
results in increased air resistance and thereby rej duces the range.
Tires
General information
Tires can affect energy consumption in various ways, for instance energy consumption can beinfluenced by tire size.
Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflation
pressure at least twice a month and before startj ing on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling rej
sistance and thus raises energy consumption and tire wear.
Stationary climate control
Run advance climate control, refer to page 178,
in the vehicle during charging before driving off.
Heating and cooling operations are very energy intensive and substantially reduce the electricrange.
Look well ahead when driving
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces energy
consumption.
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking. By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehicle driving ahead of you.
Longer braking procedures result in more effij cient charging of the high-voltage battery via enj
ergy recovery from braking.
Use accelerator pedal fordeceleration and coasting
When approaching a red light, use acceleratorpedal for decelerating.
For going downhill use coasting function; for this
purpose, press accelerator pedal just enough that the vehicle rolls.
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Switch off any functions that arenot currently needed
Functions such as the rear window defroster rejquire a lot of energy and reduce the range, espejcially in city and stop-and-go traffic.
Switch off these functions if they are not needed.The ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ driving modessupport the energy-conserving use of comfortfeatures. They automatically perform a partial orcomplete deactivation of these functions.
Have maintenance carried out
Have the vehicle maintained regularly to achieveoptimal vehicle efficiency and service life. BMW
recommends that maintenance work be perj
formed by a BMW dealerss service center.
For information on the BMW Maintenance Sysj
tem, refer to page 249.
ECO PRO and ECO PRO+
Concept
ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ support an efficient
driving style. To this end, the control of the drive
is optimized for moderate acceleration, and
adapted to lighting and comfort features, such as
climate control output. Some vehicle functions
cannot be used during activated driving mode
ECO PRO and ECO PRO+.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions are disj
played to assist with an optimized fuel consumpj tion driving style.
General information
ECO PRO mode and ECO PRO+ mode each
have different settings.
ECO PRO'xReduction of the heating output and switch-
on duration for exterior mirror, rear window,
and seat heating.'xReduction of the cooling or heating output of the air conditioner.'xThe speed is limited to an adjustable maxijmum value between 50 mph/80 km/h and
80 mph/130 km/h. To intentionally exceed
the speed limit, press the accelerator pedal all the way down.
ECO PRO+
The cooling and heating output of the air condij
tioner are additionally deactivated on ECO PRO+ activation.
The low beams are dimmed.
The maximum speed is limited to
55 mph/90 km/h. In special situations, the speed
limit can be consciously exceeded by applying the accelerator pedal.
Activating ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ Press the button repeatedly, until ECOPRO or ECO PRO+ is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"3.Select the desired setting.
Via iDrive
1."My Vehicle"2."Vehicle settings"3."Configure ECO PRO"4.Select the desired setting.
Settings are stored for the profile currently used.
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Activating/deactivating the functions
The following functions can be activated/deactij vated:'x"ECO PRO speed warning"'x"ECO PRO climate control"
Settings are stored for the driver profile currently
used.
ECO PRO limit
'xActivate the ECO PRO limit:
"ECO PRO speed warning":
An ECO PRO tip is displayed if the speed of
the set ECO PRO limit is exceeded.'xAdjust the ECO PRO limit speed:
"Limit at:"
Select the desired speed.
ECO PRO climate control To activate ECO PRO climate control:
"ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
That is, it is possible to deviate slightly from the
set temperature or to heat or cool the car's intej
rior more slowly, to economize on fuel consumpj
tion.
In addition, the power output to the seat and mirj
ror heating is reduced.
Coasting With little pressure on the accelerator pedal, thevehicle can coast without energy recovery. The accelerator pedal indicator in the instrument disj
play is centered between CHARGE and ePOj WER during coasting.
ECO PRO potential savings
Shows potential savings with the current settings
in percentages.
Display in the instrument cluster
ECO PRO efficiency display
A mark in the performance display informs about
the current driving style.
Mark in the CHARGE range, arrow 1: indication
for energy recovery and braking.
Mark in the ePOWER area, arrow 2: display when
accelerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the
bar's color:
'xBlue display: efficient driving style as long as the mark moves within the blue range.'xGray display: modify driving style, for instanceby reduced acceleration.
The display turns blue as soon as all conditionsfor driving with optimized fuel efficiency are met.
ECO PRO Tip Driving tip
As soon as one of the conditions for efficient
driving is no longer fulfilled, respective driving
tips are displayed as a symbol in the instrument
cluster.
Symbols
An additional symbol and a SMS text message
are displayed on the control display.
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SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving back off the acceljerator or delay accelerating to allow
time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.
Indications on the Control Display
General information
Information on fuel consumption and technology
can be displayed while driving.
eDRIVE Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."eDRIVE"
Driving style analysis
Concept
In this situation, the function helps develop an
especially efficient driving style and to save enj ergy.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed. The assessment is done in various categoriesand is displayed on the Control Display.
This display will help you adjust your driving style
and save some fuel.
The last 15 minutes of a trip are evaluated.
The range of the vehicle can be extended by
adopting an efficient driving style.
Functional requirement
The function is available in ECO PRO mode and in ECO PRO+ mode.
Calling up ECO PRO driving style analysis
Via iDrive:1."My Vehicle"2."Technology in action"3."Driving style analysis"
Display on the Control Display
The display of the ECO PRO driving style analyj sis consists of a symbolized route and a lookuptable.
The road symbolizes the efficiency of the driving style. The more efficient your driving style, the
smoother the depicted route becomes, arrow 1.
The table of values contains stars, arrow 2. The more efficient the driving style, the more stars
are displayed in the table.
If, on the other hand, the driving style is ineffij
cient, a more wavy road and a reduced number
of stars are displayed.
To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO
PRO tips are displayed during driving.
Tips for an energy-saving driving style, Increasjing the range, refer to page 204.
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MOBILITY
Charging
the
vehicle
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Refueling
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Fuel
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224
Wheels
and
tires
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226
Under
the
hood
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242
Engine
oil
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244 Coolant
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247
Maintenance
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249
Replacing
components
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251
Breakdown
assistance
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Care
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Charging the vehicleVehicle 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.
Concept
The vehicle can be charged using various chargj ing cables at charging stations or householdsockets. Control and monitoring of the charging
process are handled completely automatically. The charge current strength can be set via
iDrive.
General information
High-voltage battery The high-voltage battery is used as an energy
accumulator. The high-voltage battery can be charged by energy recovery during the trip or via
the power grid.
In order to operate the high-voltage battery optij mally, charge the vehicle regularly and comj
pletely on a compatible charger.
When charging via the power grid, you can chose
between the following variants.
'xLevel 1 charging via a household socket.'xLevel 2 charging via a Level 2 charging staj tion.'xCharging via a DC charging station.
Level 1 charging is possible via a household
socket with a voltage of 120 volts.
For optimal use of the energy from the power grid, charging at a Level 2 charging station, such
as BMW i Wallbox, is recommended.
Charge current
General information
The charge current strength is indicated in amj
peres.
The vehicle cannot automatically detect the maxj imum permissible charge current strength of the
power grid during charging via a household
socket or charging station.
Level 1 charging Prior to the first Level 1 charging at your ownhousehold socket, as well as when charging atexternal electrical power sockets in Level 1, the
allowed charge current strength must be deterj
mined, for instance by a qualified electrician.
The charge current strength for Level 1 chargj ing, refer to page 217, can be adjusted in the vej
hicle in three levels.
At delivery, the charge current for Level 1 chargj ing is set to the lowest level.
Depending on the country-specific version, one
of several ampere ratings is printed on the
Level 1 charging cable. This ampere rating is the limit which must be adhered to for the vehicle if
the charge current is set to the highest level. Dej pending on the charging cable, the charge curj
rent strength may vary when lower levels are set.
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