wind BMW I8 2015 I12 Owner's Guide

HintsSufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐
dow condensation increases.◀
Climate control functions in detail
Temperature Turn the ring to set the desired
temperature.
The selected temperature is shown on the dis‐
play of the automatic climate control.
The automatic climate control reaches this
temperature as quickly as possible, if needed
by increasing the cooling or heating output,
and then keeps it constant.
Do not rapidly switch between different tem‐
perature settings. Otherwise, the automatic cli‐
mate control will not have sufficient time to ad‐
just the set temperature.
To reduce the energy consumption, the cool‐
ing or heating output is reduced in ECO-PRO
mode, refer to page 145. ECO PRO is shown
on the display of the automatic climate control.
SYNC program Press button.
The current setting of the temperature
on the driver's side is transferred to the front
passenger side.
The program is switched off if the setting on
the front passenger side is changed.Maximum cooling
Press button.
The system is set to the lowest tem‐
perature, optimum air flow and air circulation
mode.
Air flows out of the vents to the upper body re‐
gion. The vents need to be open for this.
The function is available above an external
temperature of approx. 32 ℉/0 ℃ and with the
engine running or when electrical drive readi‐
ness is indicated is indicated.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
Cooling function The car's interior can be cooled with the sta‐
tionary climate control or via the A/C button
with the engine running and/or with drive readi‐
ness activated.
Press button.
The air will be cooled and dehumidi‐
fied and, depending on the temperature set‐ ting, warmed again.
Depending on the weather, the windshield and
side windows may fog up briefly when the en‐
gine is started or drive readiness is activated.
The cooling function is switched on automati‐
cally with the AUTO program.
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water, refer to page 141, devel‐
ops that exits underneath the vehicle.
Automatic recirculated-air control/
recirculated-air mode
You may respond to unpleasant odors or pollu‐tants in the immediate environment by tempo‐
rarily suspending the supply of outside air. The
system then recirculates the air currently
within the vehicle.
Press button repeatedly to select an
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▷LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously.▷Left LED on, automatic recirculated-air
control: a sensor detects pollutants in the
outside air and shuts off automatically.▷Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
Recirculated air mode switches off automati‐
cally at low external temperatures after a cer‐
tain amount of time in order to avoid window
fogging.
To prevent window fogging, recirculated air
mode switches off automatically after a certain
amount of time, depending on the environ‐
mental conditions.
If the windows are fogged over, switch off the
recirculated-air mode and press the AUTO
button to utilize the condensation sensor.
Make sure that air can flow to the windshield.
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously deteriorates and win‐
dow condensation increases.◀
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature,
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐
ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 125, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
To switch off the program: press the button
again or manually adjust the air distribution.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Air flow, manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Manual air distribution Press button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Windows.▷Upper body region.▷Footwell.▷Windows and upper body region.▷Windows and footwell.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Windows, upper body region, and footwell.
The selected air distribution is shown on the
display of the automatic climate control.
If the windows are fogged over, press the
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐
sor.
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Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
Press button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
For this purpose, point the side vents onto the
side windows as needed.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
If the windows are fogged over, you can also
switch on the cooling function or press the AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐
sor.
Rear window defroster Press button.
The rear window defroster switches
off automatically after a certain period of time.
Switching the system on/off
Switch off Press and hold the left button until the
control switches off.
Switching on
Press any button except▷Rear window defroster.▷Seat heating.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 178, of your vehi‐
cle.
Ventilation▷Thumbwheel for continuous opening and
closing of the vent, arrow 1.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's
interior is too hot.▷Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.
Stationary climate control
The concept Stationary climate control cools or heats the
interior prior to departure to a comfortable
temperature.
The interior temperature is lowered with high
cooling output.
The system may heat the interior. Snow and
ice can be removed more easily.
The air automatically exits through the vents to
the windshield, the side windows, the upper
body region and into the footwell.
The stationary climate control can be switched
on and off via the following systems:
▷Direct operation, refer to page 128.▷Preselected departure times, refer to
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Increase rangeGeneral informationThe vehicle contains comprehensive technolo‐
gies for reducing the energy consumption and
for maximizing the range.
The range depends on a number of different
factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can increase
range and thereby also reduce the environ‐
mental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the energy consump‐
tion.
Closing the windows
Open windows increase air resistance and
therefore lead to greater fuel consumption.
Tires General information Tires can affect energy consumption in various
ways, for instance energy consumption can be
influenced by tire size.Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflationpressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises energy consumption
and tire wear.
Standing air conditioning Run advance climate control, refer to
page 127, in the vehicle during charging if pos‐
sible before driving off.
Heating and cooling operations are very en‐
ergy intensive and substantially reduce the
electric range.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Longer braking procedures result in more effi‐
cient charging of the high-voltage battery via
energy recovery from braking.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
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Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as seat heating and the rear
window defroster require a lot of energy and
reduce the range, especially in city and stop-
and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed.
The ECO PRO driving program supports the
energy conserving use of comfort features.
These functions are automatically deactivated
partially or completely.
Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 178.
ECO PRO
The concept
ECO PRO supports a driving style that saves
on fuel consumption. For this purpose, the en‐
gine control and comfort features, e. g. the cli‐
mate control output, are adjusted.
Under certain conditions the engine is auto‐
matically decoupled from the transmission in
the D selector lever position and the engine is
switched off. Selector lever position D remains
engaged.
At a glance
ECO PRO▷Reduce heat output or heating cycle for ex‐
terior mirror, rear window and seat heating.▷What reduces the the cooling and heating
output of the climate control system.
Activate ECO PRO
Press button repeatedly until 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.Configure the program.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."ECO PRO mode"
Or
1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
ECO PRO Tip
▷"Limit at:":
Adjust the ECO PRO speed.▷"ECO PRO speed warning":
The output is reduced once the set ECO
PRO speed is reached.
ECO PRO climate control
"ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
cooling of the car's interior, fuel consumption
can be economized.
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4.Connect either a Level 1 or Level 2 charg‐
ing cable to the household socket or the
port on the charging station.5.Open charging port flap.6.Connect charging cable to the vehicle, re‐
fer to page 152.
At high temperatures, initially the high-voltage
battery is cooled. The charging process can be
started with a delay.
Display of the charging status
The charging status is indicated by the indica‐
tor light at the charging port.
▷Lamp white: charging cable can be con‐
nected or removed.▷Lamp flashes yellow: charging process is
being initialized▷Lamp blue: charging process is started at a
set time.▷Lamp flashes blue: charging process ac‐
tive.▷Lamp flashes red: fault in the charging
process.▷Lamp green: charging process completed.
When the vehicle is locked, the indicator lamp
goes out after some time.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the blue indica‐
tor lamp flashes continuously. The other indi‐
cator lights go out after some time.
To check the charging process, press the

key on the remote control. The charging status
is indicated on the indicator lamp. In some
cases the vehicle is locked.
Additional messages regarding the charging
status, e.g., probable end of charging or the
planned departure time, can be displayed in
the instrument cluster, on the Control Display
and via the BMW i Remote App on the smart‐
phone.
Planning charging process The charging process can be adapted to con‐
straints, e.g., the cost of electricity. The vehicle
can control the charging process in such a way
that the charging process is completed at the
departure time. A departure time must be set
for this purpose, refer to page 156.
The following settings are available:▷Immediate charging.▷Set time window for favorable charging.▷Set charging via a Level 1 charging cable.
If drive readiness is switched off, changes can
be made on the Control Display. Departure
time can only be changed once. Scheduled de‐
parture times are not adjusted. Settings for
standing air conditioning and loading process
are accepted for planned departure times too.
Immediate chargingThe charging process starts as soon as the
charging cable is connected.
1."Settings"2."Charging"3."Charge immediately"
Setting time window for favorable
charging
When departure time is set, a time window for
charging with a favorable electricity rate can be
set.
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Replacing componentsVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Wiper blade replacement Hints Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 70, the wiper arms.2.Fold up the wipers.3.Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.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.
Lamp and bulb replacement
General information
All headlights and lights are made using LED
or laser technology. Contact your service cen‐
ter in the event of a malfunction.
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the
service center check this.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
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Before driving into a car wash
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Press the Start/Stop button.
In this way, operating readiness remains
switched on, and a Check-Control mes‐
sage is displayed.
To activate drive readiness:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns operating readiness
off.
Selector lever position Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷With operating readiness turned off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.
After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care productsBMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐ cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
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Daytime running lights 93
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 63
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 127
Dehumidifying, air 125
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure times, stationary climate control 128
Destination distance 88
Digital clock 83
Dimensions 194
Dimmable exterior mirrors 55
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 55
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display in windshield 90
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 95
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 190
Displays, hybrid system 77
Disposal, vehicle battery 182
Distance control, refer to PDC 115
Distance to destination 88
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
Drive-off assistant 112
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 109
Driver's door, LED 41
Drive readiness 61
Drive readiness in detail 62
Drive readuness, deacti‐ vate 63
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 111
Driving instructions, break- in 138 Driving instructions, eDRIVE
drive system 138
Driving mode 111
Driving notes, general 139
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 109
Driving tips 139
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, POWER 65
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 109
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 110
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 109
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 110
E
eBOOST 65
ECO PRO 145
ECO PRO display 145
ECO PRO driving mode 145
ECO PRO mode 145
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 146
eDRIVE drive system, driving instructions 138
eDRIVE, electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 32
eDrive system, at a glance 31
EfficientDynamics 146
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 63
Electric driving, ePOWER 64
Electric driving, max eDRIVE 64
Electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 32
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 173
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 109
Emergency charging, refer to Backup charging 156 Emergency detection, remote
control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 159
Emergency Request 183
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 45
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 73
Energy Control 87
Energy recovery, CHARGE 66
Engine coolant 177
Engine noise, artificial 65
Engine oil 173
Engine oil, adding 175
Engine oil additives 175
Engine oil change 176
Engine oil filler neck 175
Engine oil temperature 83
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 176
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 175
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 184
Engine temperature 83
Entering a car wash 187
ePOWER, electric driving 64
Equipment, interior 129
Error displays, see Check Control 79
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 109
Exchanging wheels/tires 167
Exhaust system 140
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 55
Exterior mirrors 54
External start 184
External temperature dis‐ play 83 Seite 200ReferenceEverything from A to Z200
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Manual operation, rearviewcamera 118
Manual operation, Top View 121
Marking on approved tires 167
Master key, refer to Remote control 38
Max eDRIVE, electric driv‐ ing 64
Maximum cooling 125
Maximum speed, display 85
Maximum speed, winter tires 168
Measure, units of 90
Medical kit 184
Menu, EfficientDynamics 146
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 86
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 79
Microfilter 127
Minimum tread, tires 166
Mirrors 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 140
Mobility System 168
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 180
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 57
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54 Neutral cleaner, see wheel
cleaner 189
New wheels and tires 167
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 179
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 179
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 119
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 161
Odometer 83
Office 6
Oil 173
Oil, adding 175
Oil additives 175
Oil change 176
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 175
Oil types, alternative 176
Oil types, approved 175
Old batteries, disposal 182
On-board computer 87
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Opening/closing via door lock 43
Opening and closing 38
Opening and closing, without remote control 43
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 41
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Operating readiness 61
Operating readiness off 62
Operating readiness on 61
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 125
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83 P
Paint, vehicle 188
Park Distance Control PDC 115
Parked car ventilation, refer to Stationary climate con‐
trol 127
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 141
Parking aid, refer to PDC 115
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 92
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 54
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 119
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 115
Pedestrian protection 65
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 105
Performance Control 111
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 40
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 189
POWER, driving with com‐ bustion engine 65
Power failure 181
Power windows 49
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 163
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18 Seite 203Everything from A to ZReference203
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