BMW I3 2018 Owners Manual

Fine wood parts
Clean fine wood facing and fine wood compoj
nents only with a suitable care product.
Kenaf
Only treat parts made of Kenaf fibers, for inj
stance in the door trims, using suitable care
products.
Plastic components
NOTE
Cleansers that contain alcohol or solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty grease removj ers, fuel, or such, can damage plastic parts.There is a risk of damage to property. Cleanwith a microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth lightly
with water.
Plastic components are e.g.:
'xImitation leather surfaces.'xRoofliner.'xLight lenses.'xInstrument cluster cover.'xMatt black spray-coated components.'xPainted parts in the car's interior.'xCarbon parts in the car's interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
Safety belts
WARNING
Chemical cleansers can destroy the safety belt webbing. Missing protective effect of the safety
belts. There is a risk of injuries or danger to life.
Use only a mild soapy solution for cleaning the safety belts.
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action andthus have a negative impact on safety.
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Safety belts should only be allowed to retract if
they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats
WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the
pedal distance or block a depressed pedal. There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and canj not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floormats that are suitable for the vehicle and can
be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
loose floor mats and do not layer several floor mats. Make sure that there is sufficient clearjance for the pedals. Ensure that the floor matsare securely fastened again after they were rejmoved, for instance for cleaning.
Floor mats can be removed from the car's intej
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a mij
crofiber cloth and water or an upholstery cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a cloth
moistened with a small amount of glass deterj
gent.
Displays/screens
NOTE
Chemical cleansers, moisture or fluids of any
kind can damage the surface of displays and screens. There is a risk of damage to property.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
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NOTE
The surface of displays can be damaged with
improper cleaning. There is a risk of damage to
property. Avoid pressure that is too high and do
not use any scratching materials.
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long idle times and long-term vehicle
storage
Concept
For idle phases that last several weeks, park the
vehicle with a fully charged battery if possible.
Do not park the vehicle for longer than 14 days if
the electric range is less than 6 mls, approx. 10 km.
With storage times of up to three months, if posj sible plug the vehicle into a compatible power source or park it in a nearly fully charged state.
General information
Your dealer's service center or another qualified service center or repair shop can advise you on
what to consider when storing the vehicle for
longer than three months.
Follow the instructions for discharging the high-
voltage battery, refer to page 199.
Safety information
NOTICE
The high-voltage battery can be damaged by excessive discharge. There is a risk of damage
to property. Before storing the vehicle for an extended period, ensure that the high-voltagebattery is fully charged. During the idle period,
connect the vehicle to a charging station at a
compatible charging location. If necessary, the
high-voltage battery will be charged automatij
cally. Make sure that the charging process
takes place. Regularly check the charge state.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for longer than four weeks with a charge state below apj
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Technical
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Technical dataVehicle 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.
General information
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values. The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,for instance due to the selected special equipjment, country version or country-specific measjurement method. Detailed values can be found in
the approval documents, on labels on the vehicle
or can be obtained from a dealerss service center
or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for instance a roof antenna, roofracks or spoiler. The heights can deviate, for inj
stance due to the selected special equipment,
tires, load and chassis version. BMW i3Width with mirrorsInches/mm80.3/2,039Width without mirrorsInches/mm69.9/1,775HeightInches/mm62.9/1,598LengthInches/mm158.3/4,020WheelbaseInches/mm101.2/2,570Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m32.4/9.9

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BMW i3sHeightInches/mm62.6/1,590LengthInches/mm158.1/4,016WheelbaseInches/mm101.2/2,570Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m33.9/10.3
Weights

BMW i3 (94 Ah)Approved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg3,858/1,750Loadlbs/kg838/380Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,759/798Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,205/1,000

BMW i3s (94 Ah)Approved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg3,858/1,750Loadlbs/kg816/370Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,759/798Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,205/1,000

BMW i3 (94 Ah with Range Extender)Approved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg3,951/1,792Loadlbs/kg666/302Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,775/805Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,271/1,030

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BMW i3s (94 Ah with Range Extender)Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,775/805Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,271/1,030
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.2.2/8.7With optional Range Exj
tender
Fuel quality, refer to
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AppendixAny updates to the Owner's Manual of the vehij
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Everything from A to ZIndeYA
ABS, Antilock Brake System 149
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go funcj tion 153
Accelerator pedal positions 105
Accessories and parts 10
Acoustic pedestrian protection 106
AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 212
Activated-charcoal filter 178
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function ACC 153
Adaptive brake lights, see Brake force disj play 147
Adjustments, steering wheel 95
Advance climate control, see Stationary climate control 178
After washing vehicle 259
Airbags 133
Airbags, indicator and warning light 134
Air circulation, see Recirculated-air mode 173, 177
Air conditioner 172
Air conditioning 173, 176
Air, dehumidifying, see Air conditionj ing 173 , 176
Air distribution, manual 174, 177
Air flow, air conditioner 173
Air flow, automatic climate control 177
Air pressure, tires 226
Air vents, see Ventilation 178
Alarm system 82
Alarm, unintentional 84
All-season tires, see Winter tires 231
Ambient light 132
Antifreeze, washer fluid 112
Antilock Brake System, ABS 149
Anti-slip control, see DSC 149
Anti-theft protection, lug bolts 238 App, BMW i Driverss Guide 60
Approach control warning with City light braking function 142
Approved axle load 267
Apps, see Owner's Handbook for Navigation, Enj tertainment, Communication 8
Artificial engine noise 106
Ashtray 185
Assistance when driving off 151
AUTO intensity 177
Automatic climate control 175
Automatic cornering adjustment 94
Automatic cruise control with Stop & Go funcj tion 153
Automatic Curb Monitor 94
Automatic deactivation, front-seat passenger airj bags 135
Automatic deactivation of the high-voltage sysj tem 66
Automatic headlight control 130
Automatic locking 82
Automatic recirculated-air control 177
Automatic unlocking 82
Automatic vehicle wash 258
AUTO program, automatic climate control 176
AUTO program, intensity 177
Auto washing 258
Average fuel consumption 126
Average speed 126
Axle loads, weights 267
B
Back doors 75
Backrest, seats 88
Band-aids, see First-aid kit 254
Battery, 12 volt 252
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 252
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 72
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