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WELCOME
TO
BMW
i.
Owner's
Manual.
BMW
i8
Coupe. Thank
you
for
choosing
a
BMW
i.
The
more
familiar
you
are
with
your
vehicle,
the
better
control
you
will
have
on the
road.
We
therefore
strongly
suggest:
Read
this
Owner's
Manual
before
starting
off
in
your
new
BMW
i.
Also
use
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
your
vehicle.
It
contains
important
informaj
tion
on
vehicle
operation
that
will
help
you
make
full
use
of
the
technical
feaj
tures
available
in
your
BMW
i.
The
manual
also
contains
information
designed
to
enhance
operating
reliability
and
road
safety,
and
to
contribute
to
maintainj
ing
the
value
of
your
BMW
i.
Any
updates
made
after
the
editorial
deadline
can
be
found
in
the
appendix
of
the
printed
Owner's
Manual
for
the
vehicle.
You
can
find
supplementary
information
in
the
additional
brochures
in
the
onj
board
literature.
Your
BMW
AG
wishes
you
a
safe
and
enjoyable
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTSNavigation

&ntertainment
and
$ommunication
can
be
called
up
via
the
*ntegrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
NOTES
Information
.........................................................................................................................
6
QUICK
REFERENCE
Entering
............................................................................................................................
14
Set-up
and
use
...............................................................................................................
17
On
the
road
......................................................................................................................
20
AT
A
GLANCE
Cockpit
..............................................................................................................................
28
iDrive
..................................................................................................................................
32
Voice
activation
system
...............................................................................................
40
General
settings
.............................................................................................................
44
Owner's
Manual
media
................................................................................................
55
BMW
eDRIVE
.................................................................................................................
57
Safety
of
the
hybrid
system
........................................................................................
60
CONTROLS
Opening
and
closing
.....................................................................................................
62
Seats,
mirrors,
and
steering
wheel
............................................................................
81
Transporting
children
safely
.......................................................................................
88
Driving
...............................................................................................................................
93
Displays
..........................................................................................................................
110
Lights
..............................................................................................................................
129
Safety
..............................................................................................................................
134
Driving
stability
control
systems
..............................................................................
148
Driving
comfort
.............................................................................................................
152
Climate
control
.............................................................................................................
165
Interior
equipment
.......................................................................................................
172
Storage
compartments
..............................................................................................
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DRIVING
TIPS
Things
to
remember
when
driving
.........................................................................
182
Loading
..........................................................................................................................
187
Increasing
the
range
...................................................................................................
189
MOBILITY
Charging
the
vehicle
...................................................................................................
192
Refueling
........................................................................................................................
201
Fuel
..................................................................................................................................
204
Wheels
and
tires
..........................................................................................................
206
Engine
oil
.......................................................................................................................
218
Coolant
...........................................................................................................................
223
Maintenance
.................................................................................................................
224
Replacing
components
..............................................................................................
226
Breakdown
assistance
...............................................................................................
229
Care
.................................................................................................................................
234
REFERENCE
Technical
data
..............................................................................................................
240
Appendix
........................................................................................................................
242
Everything
from
A
to
Z
...............................................................................................
244
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InformationUsing
this
Owner's
Manual
OrientationThe
fastest
way
to
find
information
on
a
particuj
lar
topic
is
by
using
the
index.
An
initial
overview
of
the
vehicle
is
provided
in
the
first
chapter.
Updates
made
after
the
editorial
deadline
Due
to
updates
after
the
editorial
deadline,
differjences
may
exist
between
the
printed
Owner's
Manual
and
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in the
vehicle.
Notes
on
updates
can
be
found
in
the
appendix of
the
printed
Owner's
Manual
for
the
vehicle.
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainment,
Communication
The
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
Entertainj
ment,
and
Communication
can
be
obtained
as
a
printed
book
from
the
service
center.
The
topics
are
also
discussed
in
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle.
Additional
sources
of information
Service
center
A
service
center
will
be
glad
to
answer
questions
at
any
time.
Internet
Vehicle
information
and
general
information
on BMW,
for
instance,
on
technology,
are
available
on
the
Internet:
www.bmwusa.com.
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle
The
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
specifically
dej
scribes
features
and
functions
found
in
the
vehij
cle.
The
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
can
be
disj
played
on
the
Control
Display.
Additional
information,
refer
to
page
55.
BMW
i
Driverss
Guide
Web Driverss
Guide
Web
shows
the
most
suitable
inj
formation
for
the
selected
vehicle.
If
possible, only
equipment
and
functions
that
are
actually
inj
stalled
in
the
vehicle
will
be
explained.
Driverss Guide
Web
can
be
displayed
in
any
currentbrowser.
Symbols
and
displays
Symbols
in
the
Owner's
Manual
SymbolMeaning
Precautions
that
must
be
followed
in
order
to
avoid
the
possibility
of
injury
to
yourself
and
to
others
as
well
as
serious
damage
to
the
vehicle.
Measures
that
can
be
taken
to
help
protect
the
environment....Texts
in
vehicle
used
to
select
individual
functions.

Action
steps
Action
steps
to
be
carried
out
are
presented
as
a
numbered
list.
The
steps
must
be
carried
out
in
the
defined
order.1.First
action
step.2.Second
action
step.
Enumerations
Enumerations
without
mandatory
order
or
alterj
native
possibilities
are
presented
as
a
list
with bullet
points.
'xFirst
possibility.'xSecond
possibility.
Symbols
on
vehicle
components


This
symbol
on
a
vehicle
component
indicates
that
further
information
on
the
component
is
available
in
the
Owner's
Manual.
The
symbols
on
parts
of
the
vehicle
indicate
that incorrect
use
of
high-voltage
equipment
or
of
orj
ange-colored
high-voltage
components
results
in
the
risk
of
life-threatening
injury
from
electric
shock.
Vehicle
features
and
options
This
Owner's
Manual
describes
all
models
and all
standard,
country-specific
and
optional
equipjment
that
is
offered
in
the
model
series.
Therej
fore,
this
Owner's
Manual
also
describes
and
ilj lustrates
features
and
functions
that
are
notavailable
in
a
vehicle,
for
example
because
of
the
selected
optional
features
or
the
country-specific
version.
This
also
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and systems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
obj served.
Your
dealerss
service
center
is
happy
to
answer
any
questions
that
you
may
have
about
the
feaj
tures
and
options
applicable
to
your
vehicle.
Status
of
the
Owner's
Manual
Basic
information The
manufacturer
of
your
vehicle
pursues
a
polj
icy
of
constant
development
that
is
conceived
to
ensure
that
our
vehicles
continue
to
embody
the
highest
quality
and
safety
standards.
In
rare
cases,
therefore,
the
features
described
in
this
Owner's
Manual
may
differ
from
those
in
your
vehicle.
Updates
made
after
the
editorial
deadline
Due
to
updates
after
the
editorial
deadline,
differj
ences
may
exist
between
the
printed
Owner's
Manual
and
the
Integrated
Owner's
Manual
in
the
vehicle.
Notes
on
updates
can
be
found
in
the
appendix
of
the
printed
Owner's
Manual
for
the
vehicle.
For
Your
Own
Safety
Intended
useHeed
the
following
when
using
the
vehicle:
'xOwner's
Manual.'xInformation
on
the
vehicle.
Do
not
removestickers.'xTechnical
vehicle
data.Seite
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'xThe
traffic,
speed,
and
safety
laws
where
the
vehicle
is
driven.'xVehicle
documents
and
statutory
documents.
Warranty
Your
vehicle
is
technically
configured
for
the
opj erating
conditions
and
registration
requirementsapplying
in
the
country
of
first
delivery,
also
known
as
homologation.
If
your
vehicle
is
to
be operated
in
a
different
country
it
might
be
necesj
sary
to
adapt
your
vehicle
to
potentially
differing operating
conditions
and
registration
requirej
ments.
If
your
vehicle
does
not
comply
with
the
homologation
requirements
in
a
certain
country
you
may
not
be
able
to
lodge
warranty
claims
for
your
vehicle
there.
Further
information
on
warj
ranty
is
available
from
a
service
center.
Working
on
the
vehicle,
maintenance
and
repairs
WBSning
Improperly
performed
work
on
the
vehicle
paint can
lead
to
a
failure
or
malfunction
of
the
radar
sensors
and
thereby
result
in
a
safety
risk.
There
may
be
a
risk
of
accident
or
risk
of
damj age
to
property.
Have
paintwork
or
paintwork
repairs
on
bumpers
of
vehicles
with
radar
senj sors
performed
by
a
dealerss
service
center
oranother
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shoponly.
Advanced
technology,
especially
the
use
of
high-
performance
high-voltage
electronics
and
modj
ern
materials
such
as
carbon,
requires
special
knowledge
when
making
modifications
to
and
working
on
the
vehicle,
as
well
as
customized
maintenance
and
repair
work.
The
manufacturer
of
the
vehicle
recommends
having
changes
to
and
work
on
the
vehicle,
esj
pecially
maintenance
and
repair
of
the
high-voltj
age
system
and
the
carbon
body
as
well
as
retroj
fitting
of
accessories,
done
by
an
authorized
BMW
i
dealerss
service
center.
If
a
different
repair
shop
is
selected,
BMW
recommends
use
of
a
workshop
that
performs
work
such
as
maintej
nance
and
repair
according
to
BMW
i
specificaj
tions
with
properly
trained
personnel,
referred
to
in
the
Owner's
Manual
as
another
qualified
servj
ice
center
or
repair
shop.
DANGER
Improperly
performed
work,
in
particular
mainj
tenance
and
repair
on
the
high-voltage
system and
the
carbon
body
as
well
as
accessories
retj
rofits,
can
lead
to
electric
shock.
There
is
a
risk of
injury,
fire
and
danger
to
life.
Have
work
onthe
vehicle,
in
particular
maintenance
and
rejpair,
performed
by
an
authorized
BMW
i
dealjerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
servicecenter
or
repair
shop.
Parts
and
accessories
BMW
recommends
the
use
of
parts
and
accesj
sory
products
approved
by
BMW.
Approved
parts
and
accessories,
and
advice
on
their
use
and
installation
are
available
from
a
BMW
center.
BMW
parts
and
accessories
have
been
tested
by BMW
for
their
safety
and
suitability
in
BMW
vehij cles.
BMW
warrants
genuine
BMW
parts
and
accesj sories.
BMW
does
not
evaluate
whether
each
individual
product
from
another
manufacturer
can
be
used with
BMW
vehicles
without
presenting
a
safety
hazard,
even
if
a
country-specific
official
approval
was
issued.
BMW
does
not
evaluate
whether
these
products
are
suitable
for
BMW
vehicles
under
all
usage
conditions.
California
Proposition
65
Warning
For
vehicles
sold
in
California,
the
law
requires
vehicle
manufacturers
to
provide
the
following
warning:
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Engine
exhaust
and
a
wide
variety
of
Automoj
bile
components
and
parts,
including
compoj
nents
found
in
the
interior
furnishings
in
a
vehij cle,
contain
or
emit
chemicals
known
to
the
State
of
California
to
cause
cancer
and
birth
defects
and
reproductive
harm.
In
addition,
cerj
tain
fluids
contained
in
vehicles
and
certain
products
of
component
wear
contain
or
emit chemicals
known
to
the
State
of
California
to
cause
cancer
and
birth
defects
or
other
reproj ductive
harm.
Battery
posts,
terminals
and
rej
lated
accessories
contain
lead
and
lead
comj
pounds.
Batteries
also
contain
other
chemicals
known
to
the
State
of
California
to
cause
canj
cer.
Wash
your
hands
after
handling.
Used
enj
gine
oil
contains
chemicals
that
have
caused
cancer
in
laboratory
animals.
Always
protect
your
skin
by
washing
thoroughly
with
soap
and
water.
For
more
information
go
to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
WBSning
Operating,
servicing
and
maintaining
a
passenj ger
vehicle
or
off-highway
motor
vehicle
can
expose
you
to
chemicals
including
engine
exj
haust,
carbon
monoxide,
phthalates,
and
lead,
which
are
known
to
the
State
of
California
to
cause
cancer
and
birth
defects
or
other
reproj
ductive
harm.
To
minimize
exposure,
avoid
breathing
exhaust,
do
not
idle
the
engine
exj
cept
as
necessary,
service
your
vehicle
in
a
well-ventilated
area
and
wear
gloves
or
wash
your
hands
frequently
when
servicing
your
vej
hicle.
For
more
information
go
to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
Service
and
warranty
We
recommend
that
you
read
this
publication
thoroughly.
Your
vehicle
is
covered
by
the
followj
ing
warranties:
'xNew
Vehicle
Limited
Warranty.'xRust
Perforation
Limited
Warranty.'xFederal
Emissions
System
Defect
Warranty.'xFederal
Emissions
Performance
Warranty.'xCalifornia
Emission
Control
System
Limited Warranty.
Detailed
information
about
these
warranties
islisted
in
the
Service
and
Warranty
Information
Booklet
for
US
models
or
in
the
Warranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models.
Your
vehicle
has
been
specifically
adapted
and
designed
to
meet
the
particular
operating
condij
tions
and
homologation
requirements
in
your
country
and
continental
region
in
order
to
deliver
the
full
driving
pleasure
while
the
vehicle
is
operj ated
under
those
conditions.
If
you
wish
to
operj
ate
your
vehicle
in
another
country
or
region,
you
may
be
required
to
adapt
your
vehicle
to
meet
different
prevailing
operating
conditions
and
hoj
mologation
requirements.
You
should
also
be
aware
of
any
applicable
warranty
limitations
or
exclusions
for
such
country
or
region.
In
such
case,
please
contact
Customer
Relations
for
furj
ther
information.
Maintenance Maintain
the
vehicle
regularly
to
sustain
the
road
safety,
operational
reliability
and
the
New
Vehicle Limited
Warranty.
Specifications
for
maintenance
measures:
'xBMW
Maintenance
system.'xService
and
Warranty
Information
Booklet
for
US
models.'xWarranty
and
Service
Guide
Booklet
for
Canadian
models.
If
the
vehicle
is
not
maintained
or
is
improperly
maintained,
this
could
result
in
serious
damage
to
the
vehicle.
Such
damage
is
not
covered
by the
BMW
New
Vehicle
Limited
Warranty.
Refer
to
chapter
engine
oil
change
regarding
recommended
service
intervals
for
oil
changes.
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Data
memory
General
information
Electronic
control
devices
are
installed
in
the
vej
hicle.
Electronic
control
units
process
data
they
receive
from
vehicle
sensors,
self-generate
or
exchange
with
each
other.
Some
control
units
are
necessary
for
the
vehicle
to
function
safely
or provide
assistance
during
driving,
for
instance
driver
assistance
systems.
Furthermore,
control
units
facilitate
comfort
or
infotainment
functions.
Information
about
stored
or
exchanged
data
canbe
requested
from
the
manufacturer
of
the
vehij
cle,
in
a
separate
booklet,
for
example.
Personal
reference Each
vehicle
is
marked
with
a
unique
vehicle
identification
number.
Depending
on
the
country, the
vehicle
owner
can
be
identified
with
the
vehij
cle
identification
number,
license
plate
and
correj
sponding
authorities.
In
addition,
there
are
other
options
to
track
data
collected
in
the
vehicle
to
the
driver
or
vehicle
owner,
for
instance,
via
the
ConnectedDrive
account
that
is
used.
Operating
data
in
the
vehicle Control
units
process
data
to
operate
the
vehicle.
For
example,
this
includes:
'xStatus
messages
for
the
vehicle
and
its
indij
vidual
components,
e.g.,
wheel
rotational
speed,
wheel
speed,
deceleration,
transverse
acceleration,
engaged
safety
belt
indicator.'xAmbient
conditions,
e.g.,
temperature,
rain sensor
signals.
The
processed
data
is
only
processed
in
the
vejhicle
itself
and
generally
volatile.
The
data
is
not
stored
beyond
the
operating
period.
Electronic
components,
e.g.
control
units
and
igj nition
keys,
contain
components
for
storing
techj
nical
information.
Information
about
the
vehicle condition,
component
usage,
maintenance
rej
quirements
events
or
faults
can
be
stored
temj
porarily
or
permanently.
This
information
generally
records
the
state
of
a
component,
a
module,
a
system,
or
the
environj ment,
for
instance:'xOperating
states
of
system
components,
for
instance,
fill
levels,
tire
inflation
pressure,
batj
tery
status.'xMalfunctions
and
faults
in
important
system components,
for
instance
lights
and
brakes.'xResponses
by
the
vehicle
to
special
situaj
tions
such
as
airbag
deployment
or
engagej ment
of
the
driving
stability
control
systems.'xInformation
on
vehicle-damaging
events.
The
data
is
required
to
perform
the
control
unitfunctions.
Furthermore,
it
also
serves
to
recogj
nize
and
correct
malfunctions,
and
helps
the
vej
hicle
manufacturer
to
optimize
vehicle
functions.
The
majority
of
this
data
is
volatile
and
is
only
processed
within
the
vehicle
itself.
Only
a
small
share
of
the
data
is
stored
event-related
in
event
or
fault
memories.
When
servicing,
for
instance
during
repairs,
servj ice
processes,
warranty
cases,
and
quality
assurj
ance
measures,
this
technical
information
can
be
read
out
from
the
vehicle
together
with
the
vehij
cle
identification
number.
A
dealerss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop
can
read
out
the
inj
formation.
The
socket
for
OBD
Onboard
Diagnoj
sis
required
by
law
in
the
vehicle
is
used
to
read
out
the
data.
The
data
is
collected,
processed,
and
used
by the
relevant
organizations
in
the
service
network. The
data
documents
technical
conditions
of
thevehicle,
helps
with
the
identification
of
the
fault,compliance
with
warranty
obligations
and
qualityimprovement.
Furthermore,
the
manufacturer
has
product
monitoring
duties
to
meet
in
line
with
product
liaj bility
law.
To
fulfill
these
duties,
the
vehicle
manj
ufacturer
needs
technical
data
from
the
vehicle. The
data
from
the
vehicle
can
also
be
used
tocheck
customer
claims
for
warranty
and
guarjanty.
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