BMW I3 2018 Owner's Manual

All around the iDrive Controller1Controller2Parking brake3Parking assistance systems4Driving Dynamics Control
All around the selector lever
1Start/Stop button2Selector lever3Wipers
iDriveConcept
The iDrive combines the functions of many switches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller.
Controller
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus dij
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Buttons on the ControllerButtonFunctionPress once: call up main menu.
Press twice: display all menu items of the main menu.Open the Communication menu.Open the Media/Radio menu.Open destination input menu for navij
gation.Open navigation map.Press once: open the previous display.
Press and hold: open the menus used
last.Open the Options menu.
Voice activation
Using the voice activation system Activating the voice activation system
1. Press button on the steering wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indij
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are possible, operate the
function via iDrive.
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Terminating the voice activation systemPress the button on the steering wheel
or 

Driving away1.Switch on drive-ready state.2.Apply the brake and engage the selector
lever in position D or R.3.Release the parking brake.4.Depress the accelerator pedal to drive off.
Accelerator pedal positions
Engaging the gear
'xInterlock: the selector lever position P can be exited only with drive-ready state engaged.'xShift lock: with the vehicle stationary, press
on the brake pedal before shifting out of P
or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed.'xShift lock: before shifting out of P, remove the
charging cable from the vehicle; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed.
Engaging N, D, R
Turn the selector lever in the desired direction.
The selected gear is displayed on the selector
lever.
Engaging P
Apply brake and press button P.
Parking brake Setting Pull the switch.
The LED and indicator light light up.
Releasing With drive-ready state switched on:
Press the switch while pressing on the
brake pedal.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
High beams, headlight flasher, turn
signal, roadside parking light
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
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Turn signal'xOn: press the lever past the resistance point.'xOff: lightly tap the lever to the resistancepoint.'xTriple turn signal activation: lightly tap the
lever up or down.'xBrief signaling: press the lever to the resistj ance point and hold it there for as long as you
want the turn signal to flash.
Roadside parking light
Illuminate the vehicle on one side.
'xOn: with standby state switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistancepoint for approx. 2 seconds.'xOff: briefly press the lever to the resistance
point in the opposite direction.Lights and lighting
Light functionsSymbolFunctionAutomatic headlight control.Lights off.
Daytime running lights.Parking lights.Low beams.Instrument lighting.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Switching on
'xNormal wiper speed: tap up once.'xFast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once
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Brief wipe and switching off
Push wiper lever down.
'xBrief wipe: press down once.'xTo switch off normal wipe: press down once.'xTo switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
Rain sensorActivating/deactivating
Press button on the wiper lever.
Adjusting the sensitivity:
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Cleaning the windshield
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
Climate control
Air conditioner
ButtonFunctionTemperature.Air conditioning.Recirculated-air mode.Control the air flow, manual.Air distribution: windows.Air distribution: upper body rej
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Automatic climate controlButtonFunctionTemperature.Air conditioning.Maximum cooling.AUTO program.Automatic recirculated-air conj
trol AUC/recirculated-air mode.Control the air flow, manual.Control the manual air distribuj
tion.SYNC program.Defrost and defog the window.Rear window defroster.Infotainment
Radio
Control elements
1Changing the entertainment source2Sound output on/off, volume3Changing the waveband4Programmable memory buttons5Change station/track
Navigation destination entry
Entering a destination via address State/province
1."Navigation"2. "Enter address"3."State/Province "4.Move the Controller to the right to select the
state from the list.
Entering the address
The address can be entered in any order. Example: entering the address via the town/city
1."City/Postal code "2.Enter the town/city.
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4.Select a town/city from the list.5.If necessary, enter the street.6.Select the street as you would the town/city.7.If necessary, enter a house number.8. Select the symbol.9.Select a house number or range of house
numbers from the list.
Starting destination guidance
"Start guidance"
If only the town/city was entered: destination
guidance is started to the town/city center.
Connecting a mobile phone After the mobile phone is connected once to the
vehicle, the mobile phone can be operated using
iDrive, the steering wheel buttons and spoken inj
structions.
1."My Vehicle"2."iDrive settings"3."Mobile devices"4."Connect new device"5.Select the functions for which the mobile phone is to be used.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle is disj
played on the Control Display.6.To perform additional steps on the mobile
phone, refer to the mobile phone owner's manual: e.g., search for or connect the Bluej
tooth device or a new device.
The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears
on the mobile phone display. Select the Bluej tooth name of the vehicle.7.Depending on the mobile device, a control
number is displayed or the control number must be entered.'xCompare the control number displayed
on the Control Display with the control number on the display of the device.Confirm the control number on the device
and on the Control Display.'xEnter and confirm the same control numj ber on the device and via iDrive.
The device is connected and displayed in the
device list.
The mobile phone is connected and will appear
at the top of the list of mobile phones.
Using the phone Accepting a call
Incoming call can be accepted via iDrive or the
button on the steering wheel.
Via iDrive
"Accept"
Via the button on the steering wheel Press button.
Via the instrument cluster
Use the thumbwheel on the steering wheel to
select: "Accept"
Dialing a number
1."Communication"2."Dial number"3.Enter the numbers.4. Select the symbol. The connection is esj
tablished via the mobile phone to which this
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Charging and refueling thevehicle
Charging the vehicle
Connecting the charging cable To connect, engage selector lever position P,
deactivate drive-ready state, and unlock the vehij cle. Set the parking brake, if needed.
1.Tap on the charging socket flap, arrow.2.Remove the charging socket lid, arrow.3.Remove cover of the charging cable plug, ifneeded.4.Connect Level 1 charging cable to the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable to the port on the charging station.5.Insert the charging cable plug corresponding
to the charging socket, and push it in until it
engages.
Removing
When the charging process is active and the vej
hicle is locked, the charging cable is locked. Unj lock the vehicle before removing the cable.
When the charging process is completed, the
charging cable is automatically unlocked.
If necessary, clean the area between charging socket flap and charging socket, for instancefrom snow, before removing it.1.Unlock the vehicle by remote control if it is
locked.
Charging cable is unlocked.2.Press the release button on the handle, arj row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the
gripping areas.
Charging process is interrupted.3.Remove the charging cable from the chargj
ing socket, arrow 2.4.Put the charging socket lid back on.5.Close the charging socket flap.6.Attach cover of the charging cable plug, if
needed.7.Disconnect Level 1 charging cable from the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable from the port on the charging station as
needed.8.Stow the charging cable.
At a charging station, insert the permanently installed charging cable in the place provided
for it.
Always keep charging socket clean and unj
obstructed.
Keep the charging socket flap closed when
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RefuelingTank venting
In the fuel tank, excess pressure can build up due to gasoline vapors which are dissipated bej
fore the fuel cap is opened.
The button is located on the driver's floor area.1.Switch off drive-ready state.2.
Press button to start the pressure
equalization.
The status of the tank venting is displayed in
the instrument cluster. In rare cases, the tank venting can last several minutes.
If the tank venting has been completed, a
message is displayed in the instrument clusj ter. The fuel cap is released for opening.
3.Open the fuel filler flap.
If the fuel filler flap is not opened within
10 minutes after the fuel cap is released, the
fuel filler flap relocks. Press button again.
Fuel cap
1.Press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap to open it.2.Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.3.Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline shouldbe sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without metj allic additives.
Information on the recommended fuel grade can
be found in the Owner's Manual.
Wheels and tires
Tire inflation pressure specifications
The pressure values for tire sizes approved by
the manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle
type are on the driver's side on the rear door.
After correcting the tire inflation pressureReinitialize the Flat Tire Monitor.
Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor.
Checking the tire inflation pressure Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and
correct it as needed:
'xAt least twice a month.'xBefore embarking on an extended trip.
Check engine oil level with dipstick
1.Park the vehicle in a level and safe place with the Range Extender at operating temperaj
ture.2.Switch the engine off.3.Remove the cargo floor panel.4.Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.5.After approx. 5, minutes, remove the dip stick and wipe with a lint-free cloth, paper towel or
similar.6.Carefully insert the dipstick up to the stop in
the measuring tube, and pull it back out.
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Providing assistance
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown assistance Roadside AssistanceThis service can be reached around the clock inmany countries.
Roadside Assistance Via iDrive:
1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW Assist"3."BMW i Roadside Assistance"
A voice connection is established with Roadj
side Assistance.
Warning triangle, first-aid kit
Warning triangle The warning triangle is located in the hood.
First-aid kitThe first-aid kit is located in the trunk.
ConnectedDrive Concierge service
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers inforj mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and
provides phone numbers and addresses. Many
hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Conj cierge service. The Concierge service is part ofthe optional BMW Assist Response Center.1."ConnectedDrive"2."Concierge"
Teleservices
Teleservices are services that help to maintain vehicle mobility.
Depending on the equipment version, Teleservij ces comprise the following services:
'xRoadside Assistance.'xService Request.'xAutomatic Service Request.'xTeleservice Report.'xTeleservice Battery Guard.'xYour dealerss service center.Seite 30QUICK REFERENCEYour BMW i at a glance30
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