parking brake BMW I3 2014 I01 User Guide

Before leaving the vehicle, secure it
against moving on its own.
Before leaving the vehicle, set the parking
brake and reel off drive readiness. Otherwise,
the vehicle may begin to move.◀
At a glance
Buttons on the steering wheelPress but‐
tonFunctionCruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing, refer to page 110.Store/maintain speed, refer to
page 111.Resume speed, refer to
page 112.Adjust distance, refer to
page 112.Rocker reel:
Maintain, store, change speed,
refer to page 111.
Buttons are arranged according to vehicle's
series, optional features and country specifica‐
tions.
Camera
The camera is found near the interior rearview
mirror.
Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐
terior rearview mirror clean and clear.
A dirty or covered area in front of the interior
mirror may hinder the detection of vehicles.
If necessary, clean the area in front of the inte‐
rior mirror, e.g., carefully remove salt residue in
the winter.
Switching on/off and interrupting
cruise control
Switching on Press button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Desired speed becomes current speed
and will be displayed - beside the sym‐
bol - in the Info Display.
Cruise control can be used.
Switch off Deactivated or interrupted system
With deactivated or interrupted system
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
To switch off the system while standing, step
on brake pedal at the same time.
Press button on the steering wheel.▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
and distance are deleted.
Interrupting Press button on the steering wheel.
If interrupting the system while stationary,
press on the brake pedal at the same time.
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A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 117.
Hints Personal responsibility
Even an active system does not relieve
the driver from personal responsibility while
driving.
Technically the system has its limits, it cannot
independently react to all traffic situations.
Monitor your driving, be on the alert, observe
the vehicle surroundings and other traffic and
react when needed - risk of accident.◀
Changes to the parking space
Changes to the parking space after it was
measured are not taken into account by the
system.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Transporting cargo
Cargo that extends beyond the perimeter
of the vehicle is not taken into account by the
system during the parking procedure.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Curbs
The parking assistant may steer the vehi‐
cle over or onto curb if need be.
Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐
vene; otherwise, the wheels, tires, or the vehi‐
cle may become damaged.◀
Requirements
For measuring parking spaces▷Maximum speed while driving forward ap‐
prox. 22 mph/35 km/h.▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Regarding the parking procedure
▷Doors and tailgate closed.▷Parking brake released.▷Driver's safety belt fastened.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
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2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.3.Adjust the parking position yourself if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷ "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.▷Press button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.▷When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.▷When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.▷When switching to another function on the
Control Display.▷When the button is released.▷If the tailgate is open.▷If doors are open.▷When setting the parking brake.▷During acceleration.▷When braking.▷When unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resume
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
System limits
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:▷In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷On steep uphill or downhill grades.▷With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.Seite 123Driving comfortControls125

ConnectionTo connect, engage lever in position P P. Set
the parking brake if needed.1.Tap on the charging port flap, arrow.2.Remove the charging port lid, arrow.3.Connect either a Level 1 or Level 2 charg‐
ing cable to the household socket or the
port on the charging station.4.Remove cover of the charging cable plug if
needed.5.Insert the charging cable plug correspond‐
ing to the charging port, and push it in until
it latches.
When charging at a charging station, follow the
instructions at the charging station.
Remove
When the vehicle is locked, the charging cable
is locked. Unlock the vehicle before removing
the cable.
1.Unlock the vehicle by remote control if it is
locked.Charging cable is unlocked.2.Press the release button on the handle, ar‐
row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the
gripping areas.
Charging process is interrupted.3.Remove the charging cable from the
charging port, arrow 2.4.Put the charging port lid back on.5.Close the charging port flap.6.Attach cover of the charging cable plug if
needed.7.Disconnect either a Level 1 or Level 2
charging cable from the household socket
or the port on the charging station.8.Stow the charging cable.
At a charging station, insert the perma‐
nently installed charging cable in the place
provided for it.
Manual release
The charging port flap is automatically locked
while driving.
The charging cable may be locked during the
charging process.
The charging cable may be locked during the
charging process if the vehicle is locked.
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Manually unlocking charging port flapIn case of an electrical malfunction of the
charging cable lock, the charging port flap can
be manually unlocked.1.Open rear door on the side of the charging
port flap.2.Remove the cover.3. Pull the blue knob, arrow. This releases
the charging port flap.4.If necessary, press the knob back into the
initial position.
Manual unlocking of the charging
cable
In case of an electrical malfunction, the charg‐
ing cable can be manually unlocked.
When charging at a charging station, complete
the charging process at the charging station
before unlocking the charging cable.
1.Open rear door on the side of the charging
port flap.2.Remove the cover.3. Pull the blue knob, arrow. Charging ca‐
ble is manually unlocked.4.Grasp the charging cable at the gripping
areas.5.Remove charging cable.
Charging operation
Hints Following safety instructions of the
power mains connection
During the charging process, heed the safety
instructions of the respective power mains
connection. Otherwise, there could be a risk of
personal injury or property damage from high
voltage, e.g., from electrocution or fire.◀
Using a Level 1 charging cable at other
household sockets
Before charging at other household sockets,
adapt the charging current strength to the
mains. Otherwise, there is a risk of fire, e.g.,
from overheating of the household socket or
overloading of the power mains.◀
Starting charging process
1.Engage selector lever position P. Set the
parking brake if needed.2.Planning charging process, refer to
page 161.3.Switch off drive readiness.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 159.
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.
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Read the information on What to do after an
accident, refer to page 197.
What to do after an accident
Hints After an accident
After an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components such as orange colored
high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact
with exposed high-voltage cables. Otherwise,
there is the risk of fatal injury from electrocu‐
tion due to the system's high voltage.◀
Esliding fluids
Do not touch any fluids esliding from the
high-voltage battery, or the skin can sustain
chemical burns.◀
General information
If you are involved in an accident with your ve‐
hicle, compliance with the following additional
safety precautions is required with regard to
the high-voltage system:▷Secure the crash site.▷Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is
equipped with a high-voltage system.▷Engage selector lever position P, set the
parking brake and reel off operating and
drive readiness.▷Lock the vehicle after exiting.▷Do not inhale any gases esliding from the
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle.Seite 195Breakdown assistanceMobility197

False alarm, refer to Uninten‐tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 128, 131
Fine wood, care 200
First aid kit 194
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 196
Flat tire, changing wheels 191
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Flat tire, warning lamp 96, 98
Flooding 146
Floor carpet, care 201
Floor mats, care 201
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 146
Front airbags 92
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 100
Front lights 188
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 94
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 94
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 98
Fuel 168
Fuel consumption, current 86
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 165
Fuel gauge, Range Ex‐ tender 81
Fuel lid 165
Fuel quality 168
Fuel recommendation 168
Fuel, tank lidacity 205
Fuse 192
G
Gasoline 168 General driving notes 145
Glare shield 134
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 138
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 88
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 205
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 0
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 68
Hazard warning flashers 193
Head airbags 92
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 46
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 40
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 188
Headlights 188
Headlights, care 199
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 54
Head restraints, rear 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 149
Height, vehicle 204
High beams 70
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 189
High-voltage battery, charg‐ ing state indicator 76
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 145
High-voltage battery, heated 67
High-voltage battery, heavily discharged 67 High-voltage system, auto‐matic deactivation 196
High-voltage system, contact with water 196
High-voltage system, dis‐ plays 75
High-voltage system, safety 196
Hills 146
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 108
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 139
Hold function 69
Hood 42
Hood via remote control 40
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 145
Hydroplaning 146
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 171
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 36
Illuminant replacement 187
Important under the hood 179
Increase range 150
Increase range with Range Extender 67
Indication of a flat tire 96, 98
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 128, 130 Seite 209Everything from A to ZReference211

Menu in instrument clus‐ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 129, 132
Minimum tread, tires 172
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 145
Mobility System 174
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 188
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 58
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 200
New wheels and tires 173
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 195
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 186
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 186
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 121
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 168 Odometer 81
Office 6
Oil 181
Oil, adding 182
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Old batteries, disposal 191
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Opening/closing via door lock 41
Opening and closing 36
Opening and closing, without remote control 41
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 39
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 131
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 199
Parallel parking assistant 122
Park Distance Control PDC 117
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 147
Parking aid, refer to PDC 117
Parking assistant 122
Parking brake 68
Parking lights 89
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 121
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 117
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 102
Performance display 76 Personal Profile 37
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 38
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 49
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 200
Power failure 191
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 170
Pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 37
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 49
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Pulling, refer to Towing 194
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
Q Quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 158
Quick charging, see Level 2 Charging 162
R Radiator fluid 183
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 36
Rain sensor 71
Range Extender, fuel gauge 81
Range Extender, increasing range 67 Seite 211Everything from A to ZReference213