BMW I3 2020 Owners Manual

CoolantVehicle
features
and
options
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#j
cific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series.
It
also
describes
features
and
functions
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
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
General
information
Coolant
consists
of
water
and
additives. The
vehicle's
cooling
circuits
are
filled
with
differ#jent
types
of
coolant.
Do
not
mix
the
different
types
of
coolant.
Not
all
commercially
available
additives
are
suita#j
ble
for
the
vehicle.
Do
not
mix
additives
of
differ#j ent
colors.
Observe
the
water
-
additive
mixingratio
of
50:50.
Information
about
suitable
addi#j
tives
is
available
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
WBSning
With
the
engine
hot
and
the
cooling
system
open,
coolant
can
escape
and
lead
to
scalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Only
open
the
cooling
system
with
the
engine
cooled
down.
With
the
drive
system
hot
and
the
cooling
sys#j tem
open,
coolant
can
escape
and
lead
toscalding.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Only
open
thecooling
system
with
the
drive
system
cooled
down.
WBSning
Additives
are
harmful
and
incorrect
additives can
damage
the
engine.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
allow
additives
to
come
into
contact
with
skin,
eyes or
articles
of
clothing.
Use
suitable
additives
only.
Additives
are
harmful
and
incorrect
additives
can
damage
the
drive
system.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
and
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
al#j
low
additives
to
come
into
contact
with
skin,
eyes
or
articles
of
clothing.
Use
suitable
addi#j
tives
only.
Coolant
reservoir
The
vehicle
has
two
coolant
reservoirs
that
are
located
under
the
hood.
To
ensure
the
operational
reliability
of
the
vehi#j cle,
always
check
the
coolant
level
of
both
cool#jant
reservoirs.
Opening
the
hood,
refer
to
page
238.
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Coolant
level
Climate
control
coolant
reservoirChecking
1.Allow
the
air
conditioner
to
cool
down.2.Opening
the
hood.3.Remove
the
cover.4.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
pres#j
sure
to
dissipate.5.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.6.Check
the
coolant
level.
The
coolant
level
is
correct
if
it
lies
between the
minimum
and
maximum
marks
in
the
res#j
ervoir.7.Close
the
lid.
Adding
1.Allow
the
air
conditioner
to
cool
down.2.Opening
the
hood.3.Remove
the
cover.4.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
pres#j
sure
to
dissipate.5.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.6.Slowly
add
coolant
up
to
the
specified
level; do
not
overfill.7.Close
the
lid.8.Have
cause
of
the
coolant
loss
eliminated
bya
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
as
quickly
as
possible.
Drive
coolant
reservoir
Checking
1.Allow
the
drive
to
cool
down.2.Opening
the
hood.3.Remove
the
cover.4.Check
the
coolant
level.
The
marks
are
on
the
side
of
the
coolant
res#j ervoir.
The
coolant
level
is
correct
if
it
lies
be#j
tween
the
minimum
and
maximum
marks.
Adding
1.Allow
the
air
conditioner
to
cool
down.2.Opening
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4.Turn
the
lid
of
the
coolant
reservoir
slightly
counterclockwise
to
allow
any
excess
pres#j
sure
to
dissipate.5.Open
the
coolant
reservoir
lid.6.Slowly
add
coolant
up
to
the
specified
level; do
not
overfill.7.Close
the
lid.8.Have
cause
of
the
coolant
loss
eliminated
bya
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
as
quickly
as
possible.
Disposal
Comply
with
the
relevant
environmental
protection
regulations
when
disposing
of
coolant
and
coolant
additives.
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MaintenanceVehicle
features
and
options
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#j
cific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series.
It
also
describes
features
and
functions
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
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
BMW
maintenance
system
The
maintenance
system
provides
service
notifi#j cations
and
thereby
provides
support
in
main#jtaining
road
safety
and
the
operational
reliabilityof
the
vehicle.
In
some
cases,
scopes
and
intervals
of
the
main#j tenance
system
may
vary
according
to
the
coun#j
try
version.
Replacement
work,
spare
parts,
fuels and
lubricants,
and
wear
materials
are
calculated
separately.
Further
information
is
available
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
serv#j
ice
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
DANGER
Improperly
performed
work,
in
particular
main#j
tenance
and
repair
on
the
high-voltage
system, can
lead
to
electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk
of
in#jjury,
fire
and
danger
to
life.
Have
work
on
the
vehicle,
in
particular
mainte#j
nance
and
repair,
performed
by
an
authorized BMW
i
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Condition
Based
Service
CBS
Concept
Sensors
and
special
algorithms
take
into
account
the
driving
conditions
of
the
vehicle.
CBS
uses
these
to
calculate
the
need
for
maintenance.
The
system
makes
it
possible
to
adapt
the amount
of
maintenance
corresponding
to
your
user
profile.
General
information
Information
on
service
notifications,
refer
to
page
118,
can
be
displayed
on
the
Control
Dis#j
play.
Service
data
in
the
vehicle
key
Information
on
the
service
notifications
is
contin#j
uously
stored
in
the
vehicle
key.
The
service center
can
read
this
data
out
and
suggest
amaintenance
scope
for
the
vehicle.
Therefore,
hand
the
service
advisor
the
vehicle
key
with
which
the
vehicle
was
driven
most
re#j cently.
Storage
periods Storage
periods
during
which
the
vehicle
batterywas
disconnected
are
not
taken
into
account.
If
this
occurs,
have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop update
the
time-dependent
maintenance
proce#jdures,
such
as
checking
brake
fluid
and,
if
neces#j
sary,
changing
the
engine
oil
and
the
microfilter/ activated-charcoal
filter.
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Maintenance
Manual
andService
and
Warranty Information
Booklet
for
US models
and
Warranty
andService
Guide
Booklet
forCanadian
models
Please
consult
your
Maintenance
Manual
and
Service
and
Warranty
Information
Booklet
for
US
models
and
Warranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models
for
additional
information
on the
performance
of
service
and
maintenancework.
The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
recommends
that
maintenance
and
repair
be
performed
by
a service
center
or
another
qualified
service
centeror
repair
shop.
Records
of
regular
maintenanceand
repair
work
should
be
retained.
Socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnosis
General
information
Devices
connected
to
the
OBD
socket
trigger
the
alarm
system
when
the
vehicle
is
locked.
Re#j move
any
devices
connected
at
the
OBD
socket
before
locking
the
vehicle.
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
socket
for
Onboard
Diagnosis
is
an
intri#j cate
component
intended
to
be
used
in
con#j
junction
with
specialized
equipment
to
check
the
vehicle#ss
primary
emissions
system.
Im#j
proper
use
of
the
socket
for
Onboard
Diagno#j
sis,
or
contact
with
the
socket
for
Onboard
Di#j
agnosis
for
other
than
its
intended
purpose,
can
cause
vehicle
malfunctions
and
creates
risks
of
personal
and
property
damage.
Given
the
foregoing,
the
manufacture
of
your
vehicle
strongly
recommends
that
access
to
the
socket for
Onboard
Diagnosis
be
limited
to
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
cen#j
ter
or
repair
shop
or
other
persons
that
have
the
specialized
training
and
equipment
for
pur#j
poses
of
properly
utilizing
the
socket
for
On#j
board
Diagnosis.
Position
Located
on
the
driver's
side
is
an
OBD
socket
for reading
the
vehicle
data.
On
vehicles
with
Range
Extender,
additional components
are
checked
that
are
critical
for
itsemissions
mix.
Emissions
Applies
to
vehicles
with
Range
Extender.
'xThe
warning
light
lights
up:
Emissions
are
deteriorating.
Have
the vehicle
checked
as
soon
as
possible.'xThe
warning
light
flashes
under
certain
cir#j
cumstances:
This
indicates
that
there
is
excessive
misfiring in
the
engine.
Reduce
the
vehicle
speed
and
have
the
sys#j
tem
checked
immediately;
otherwise,
serious
engine
misfiring
within
a
brief
period
can
seri#j
ously
damage
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Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
and
options
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#j
cific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series.
It
also
describes
features
and
functions
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
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Wiper
blades
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
window
may
sustain
damage
if
the
wiper falls
onto
it
without
the
wiper
blade
installed.There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Hold
thewiper
firmly
when
changing
the
wiper
blade.
Do
not
fold
or
switch
on
the
wiper
without
a
wiper blade
installed.
Replacing
the
front
wiper
blades
1.To
change
the
wiper
blades,
fold
up
the
wiper
arms,
refer
to
page
107.2.Fold
up
the
wipers.3.Position
the
wiper
blade
in
a
horizontal
posi#j
tion.4.Remove
the
wiper
blade
toward
one
side.5.Insert
the
new
wiper
blade
in
reverse
order
of
removal
until
it
locks
in
place.6.Fold
down
the
wipers.
Replacing
the
rear
wiper
blade
1.Fold
up
the
wiper
arm.2.Turn
the
wiper
blade
all
the
way
back.3.Continue
turning
the
wiper
blade
all
the
way so
that
it
pops
out
of
the
holder.4.Press
the
new
wiper
blade
into
the
holder
un#jtil
you
hear
it
snap
into
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Light/bulb
replacement
General
informationLights
and
bulbs
Lights
and
bulbs
make
an
essential
contribution
to
vehicle
safety.
All
headlights
and
lights
are
made
using
LED
technology.
The
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
you have
the
relevant
work
carried
out
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center or
repair
shop.
Follow
the
safety
information,
refer
to
page
247.
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs)
The
lights
use
light-emitting
diodes
installed
be#j
hind
the
cover
as
a
light
source.
These
light- emitting
diodes
are
related
to
conventional
lasersand
are
officially
designated
as
Class
1
light-emitting
diodes.
Safety
information
Light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs)
WBSning
Intensive
brightness
can
irritate
or
damage
the
retina
of
the
eye.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Do
not look
directly
into
the
headlights
or
other
lightsources.
Do
not
remove
the
LED
covers.
Headlight
glass
Condensation
can
form
on
the
inside
of
the
headlight
glass
in
cool
or
humid
weather.
When driving
with
the
lights
switched
on,
the
conden#j
sation
evaporates
after
a
short
time.
The
head#j light
glass
does
not
need
to
be
changed.
If
despite
driving
with
the
headlights
switched
on,
increasing
humidity
forms,
for
instance
water
droplets
in
the
light,
have
the
headlights
checked.
Vehicle
battery
The
vehicle
battery
has
12
volts.
The
battery
supplies
the
onboard
electronics
with
energy.
For
information
about
the
high-voltage
system,
refer
to
page
206.
Maintenance
The
battery
is
maintenance-free.
More
information
about
the
battery
can
be
re#j
quested
from
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Replacing
the
vehicle
battery
General
information
The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
recommends that
you
have
a
dealer's
service
center
or
anotherqualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
register
the
vehicle
battery
to
the
vehicle
after
the
battery
has
been
replaced.
Once
the
battery
has
been registered
again,
all
comfort
features
will
be
avail#jable
without
restriction
and
any
Check
Control
messages
displayed
which
relate
to
comfort
fea#j
tures
will
disappear.
Safety
information
WBSning
Vehicle
batteries
that
are
not
compatible
can damage
vehicle
systems
and
impair
vehicle
functions.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident
and damage
to
property.
Only
vehicle
batteries
thatare
compatible
with
your
vehicle
type
should
be
installed
in
your
vehicle.
Information
on
com#j
patible
vehicle
batteries
is
available
at
your
dealer#ss
service
center.
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Charging
the
vehicle
battery
General
information
For
charging
a
discharged
battery,
refer
to
page
216.
Safety
information
NOTICE
Non-compatible
external
chargers
can
damage
the
vehicle.
There
is
a
risk
of
an
accident
and damage
to
property.
Only
loading
devices
that
are
compatible
with
your
vehicle
and
that
are below
the
maximum
charge
voltage
should
be
used
to
charge
your
vehicle.
Information
on
compatible
chargers
is
available
at
your
dealer#ss service
center.
Power
failure
After
a
power
loss,
some
equipment
needs
to
be newly
initialized
or
individual
settings
updated,
for
example:
'xTime:
update.'xDate:
update.'xGlass
sunroof
and
sun
protection:
initialize
the
system.
Disposing
of
old
batteries
Have
old
batteries
disposed
of
by
a
deal#j
er#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
or
take
them
to
a
collection
point.
Maintain
the
filled
battery
in
an
upright
position
for
transport
and
storage.
Secure
the
battery
so
that
it
does
not
tip
over
during
transport.
Fuses
Safety
information
WBSning
Incorrect
and
repaired
fuses
can
overload
elec#j
trical
lines
and
components.
There
is
a
risk
of
fire.
Never
attempt
to
repair
a
blown
fuse.
Do not
replace
a
nonworking
fuse
with
a
substituteof
another
color
or
amperage
rating.
Accessing
the
fuses
The
fuses
are
located
in
the
passenger
floor
area
under
the
dashboard.
1.To
open,
loosen
screws,
arrows
1.2.Fold
down
the
fuse
holder,
arrow
2.
Proceed
in
the
reverse
order
to
install.
Information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations,
as well
as
the
positions
of
any
other
fuse
boxes,
is
available
on
the
Internet:
www.bmw.com/fuse#j
card.
Where
applicable,
information
on
the
fuse
types
and
locations
is
also
found
on
a
separate
sheet
in
the
fuse
box.
Replacing
fusesThe
vehicle
manufacturer
recommends
that
youhave
a
dealer's
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop
replace
the
fuses.
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assistanceVehicle
features
and
options
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#j
cific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series.
It
also
describes
features
and
functions
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
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The
button
is
located
in
the
center
console.
The
red
light
in
the
button
flashes
when
the
haz#j ard
warning
flashers
are
activated.
Warning
triangle
The
warning
triangle
is
located
in
the
hood.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some
of
the
articles
have
a
limited
service
life.
Check
the
expiration
dates
of
the
contents
regu#j larly
and
replace
any
expired
items
promptly.
Storage
The
first-aid
kit
is
located
at
the
rear
of
the
cargoarea.
BMW
Roadside
Assistance
Concept Contact
the
BMW
Group
Roadside
Assistance
if
assistance
is
needed
in
the
event
of
a
break#j
down.
General
information
In
the
event
of
a
breakdown,
data
on
the
vehi#j
cle's
condition
is
sent
to
the
vehicle
manufac#j
turer.
There
are
various
ways
of
making
contact.
'xVia
a
Check
Control
message,
refer
to
page
116.'xCalling
with
a
mobile
phone.'xVia
the
BMW
Connected
app.
Requirements
'xActive
ConnectedDrive
contract,
equipment
with
intelligent
emergency
call
or
BMW
Con#j
nectedDrive
services.'xCellular
network
reception.'xStandby
state
is
switched
on.
Starting
If
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
Teleservices,
sup#j
port
is
offered
through
Teleservice
Diagnosis.
Via
iDrive:
1."ConnectedDrive"2."BMW
Assist"3."BMW
i
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The
contact
to
the
Roadside
Assistance
of
the
manufacture
is
established.
A
telephone
number
is
displayed,
if
needed. Select
to
dial
the
telephone
number
on
a
connected
mobile
phone.
Teleservice
Diagnosis
Teleservice
Diagnosis
enables
the
wireless
transmission
of
detailed
vehicle
data
that
is
im#j portant
for
vehicle
diagnosis.
This
data
is
trans#j
mitted
automatically.
Teleservice
Help
Depending
on
the
country,
the
Teleservice
Help enables
a
more
in-depth
diagnosis
of
the
vehicle
via
wireless
transmission.
You
can
launch
Teleservice
Help
by
requesting
it through
the
Service
Specialist.
1.Park
the
vehicle
in
a
safe
place.2.Set
the
parking
brake.3.Control
Display
is
switched
on.4.Confirm
Teleservice
Help.
The
driving
ability
of
the
vehicle
can
be
restored
for
specific
functions.
If
this
is
not
possible,
further
measures
will
be
ini#j
tiated,
for
instance
Roadside
Assistance
will
be informed.
Emergency
Request
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In
case
of
an
emergency,
an
Emergency
Re#j quest
can
be
triggered
automatically
by
the
sys#j tem
or
manually.
General
information
Only
press
the
SOS
button
in
an
emergency.
Intelligent
emergency
call
establishes
a
connec#j
tion
with
the
BMW
Response
Center.
For
technical
reasons,
the
Emergency
Request
cannot
be
guaranteed
under
unfavorable
condi#j
tions.
Overview
SOS
button
in
the
roofliner.
Functional
requirements
'xThe
Assist
system
is
functional.'xThe
ignition
is
switched
on.'xIf
the
vehicle
is
equipped
with
intelligent emergency
call:
the
SIM
card
integrated
in
the
vehicle
has
been
activated.
Automatic
triggering
Under
certain
conditions,
for
instance
if
the
air#j
bags
trigger,
an
Emergency
Request
is
automati#j
cally
initiated
immediately
after
an
accident
of
corresponding
severity.
Automatic
Collision
Noti#j
fication
is
not
affected
by
pressing
the
SOS
but#j
ton.
Manual
triggering
1.Tap
the
cover.2.Press
and
hold
the
SOS
button
until
the
LED
on
the
button
illuminates
green.'xThe
LED
is
illuminated
green
when
an
Emer#j
gency
Request
has
been
initiated.
If
a
cancel
prompt
appears
on
the
Control Display,
the
Emergency
Request
can
be
aborted.
If
the
situation
allows,
wait
in
your
vehicle
until the
voice
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has
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