fuel BMW I3 2014 I01 Owner's Guide

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Recommended tire brands
For each tire size, the manufacturer of your ve‐
hicle recommends certain tire brands. These
can be identified by a star on the tire sidewall.
With proper use, these tires meet the highest
standards for safety and handling.
New tires Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Retreaded tires
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not rec‐
ommend the use of retreaded tires.
Retreaded tires
Possibly substantial variations in the de‐
sign and age of the tire casing structures can
limit service life and have a negative impact on
road safety.◀
Winter tires
Winter tires are recommended for operating on
winter roads.
Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐
vide better winter traction than summer tires,
they do not provide the same level of perform‐
ance as winter tires.
Maximum speed of winter tires
If the maximum speed of the vehicle is higher
than the permissible speed for the winter tires,
then a respective symbol is displayed in your
field of vision. You can obtain this sign from the
tire specialist or from your service center.
Maximum speed for winter tires
Do not exceed the maximum speed for
the respective winter tires; otherwise, tire dam‐
age and accidents can occur.◀
Rotating wheels between axles Different wear patterns can occur on the front
and rear axles depending on individual driving
conditions. The tires can be rotated between
the axles to achieve even wear. Your service
center will be glad to advise you. After rotating,
check the tire pressure and correct if needed.
Rotating the tires is not permissible on vehi‐
cles with different tire sizes on the front and
rear axles, i.e. when using different types of
tires.
Storage
Store wheels and tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible.
Always protect tires against all contact with oil,
grease and fuels.
Do not exceed the maximum tire inflation pres‐
sure indicated on the side wall of the tire.
Mobility System
The concept With the Mobility System, minor tire damage
can be sealed quickly to enable continued
travel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumped
into the tires, which seals the damage from the inside.
The compressor can be used to check the tire
inflation pressure.Seite 172MobilityWheels and tires174

Engine oilVehicle features and options
This 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.
General information
Engine oil consumption depends on the fre‐
quency of Range Extender use. Therefore,
regularly check the engine oil level after refuel‐
ing.
Checking the oil level
Note Check the engine oil level with Range Extender
warmed up to operating temperature.
After switching off the Range Extender, wait
several minutes before checking the oil level
so that the engine oil can collect in the oil pan.
Checking1.Park the vehicle in horizontal position in a
safe place.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.
The engine oil level must be between the
two marks of the dipstick.Seite 179Engine oilMobility181

Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
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.Remove foot from brake pedal.4.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.Seite 197CareMobility199

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
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.
Chrome surfaces Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.▷Carbon parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
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Weights/Volume BMW i3 without Range ExtenderApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg3,615/1,640Loadlbs/kg715/324Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,720/780Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,005/909Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters15.1–36.9/260–1,100

BMW i3 with Range ExtenderApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg3,815/1,730Loadlbs/kg650/295Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,785/810Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,205/1,000Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters15.1–36.9/260–1,100
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.1.9/7With optional Range Ex‐
tenderSeite 203Technical dataReference205

Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 106
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 109
Accelerator pedal posi‐ tions 66
AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 158
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 109
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
Adjustments, steering wheel 57
After washing vehicle 199
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 128, 131
Air conditioner 127
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 128, 130
Air distribution, manual 128, 130
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 170
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 132
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14 All-season tires, refer to Win‐ter tires 174
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 106
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 106
Approved axle load 205
Ash tray 134
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 108
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 198
Automatic climate con‐ trol 129
Automatic cornering adjust‐ ment 56
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 109
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 94
Automatic deactivation of the high-voltage system 196
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, intensity 131
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 205 B
Backup charging 164
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 194
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 195
Battery, 12 volt 191
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 191
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 36
Battery state indicator 76
Battery, vehicle 191
Being pulled, referred to Tow‐ ing 194
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 139
BMW Assist 6
BMW eDRIVE 31
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 185
Body work, see Working on the vehicle 196
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 139
Brake assistant 106
Brake discs, break-in 144
Brake pads, break-in 144
Braking, hints 146
Breakdown assis‐ tance 193, 194
Break-in 144
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 187
Bulb replacement, front 188
Bulb replacement, tail lights 190
Bulbs and lamps 187 Seite 206ReferenceEverything from A to Z208

Button, RES 112
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 194
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera-based Cruise Con‐ trol 109
Camera, care 201
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 120
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 139
Car battery 191
Car care products 199
Care, displays 201
Care, vehicle 199
Cargo 148
Cargo area 135
Cargo area, enlarging 136
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 140
Cargo cover 135
Cargo, securing 149
Cargo straps, securing cargo 149
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 36
Carpet, care 201
Car wash 198
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 145
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 185
Center armrest 139
Center console 16
Central locking system 42
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels 191
Changing wheels/tires 173 Charging battery, see Vehicle charging 156
Charging, refer to Charging vehicle 156
Charging, refer to Vehicle charging 156
Charging screen 75
Charging state indicator, high-voltage battery 76
Charging status, see display of the charging status 160
Charging vehicle 156
Charging vehicle, refer to Ve‐ hicle charging 156
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 77
Check engine oil 181
Check oil level 181
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 200
Cigarette lighter 134
Cleaning displays 201
Climate control 127, 129
Clock 82
Closing/opening via door lock 41
Closing/opening with remote control 39
Clothes hooks 140
Coasting 67
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 44 COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 107
Compartments in the doors 138
Compressor 174
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 128, 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 147
Condition Based Service CBS 185
Confirmation signal 46
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 134
Contact with water, high-volt‐ age system 196
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 106
Convenient opening with the remote control 39
Coolant 183
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 128, 130
Cooling, maximum 131
Cooling system 183
Corrosion on brake discs 146
Cosmetic mirror 134
Cruise control 115
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 109
Cruise control, refer to Cam‐ era-based Cruise Con‐
trol 109
Cruising range 82
Cupholders 139
Current fuel consumption 86
D
Damage, tires 173 Seite 207Everything from A to ZReference209

Data, technical 204
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 128, 131
Dehumidifying, air 128, 130
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure times, stationary climate control 133
Digital clock 82
Dimensions 204
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display for performance and energy recovery 76
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 90
Displays 74
Displays, cleaning 201
Displays, eDRIVE system 75
Displays, high-voltage sys‐ tem 75
Disposal, coolant 184
Disposal, vehicle battery 191
Distance control, refer to PDC 117
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 41
Door lock, refer to Remote control 36
Drive display 76
Drive-off assistant 108
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 106
Drive readiness in detail 63
Drive readiness, switching off 65
Drive readiness, switching on 63
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 107
Driving in detail 66 Driving instructions, break- in 144
Driving instructions, eDRIVE drive system 144
Driving mode 107
Driving notes, general 145
Driving, refer to drive readi‐ ness in detail 63
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 106
Driving, Start/Stop button 62
Driving style analysis 153
Driving tips 145
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 106
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 107
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 106
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 107
E
ECO PRO 151
ECO PRO+ 151
ECO PRO display 151
ECO PRO driving mode 151
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 153
ECO PRO mode 151
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 152
eDRIVE drive system, driving instructions 144
eDRIVE, electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 31
eDrive system, at a glance 31
eDRIVE system, displays 75
EfficientDynamics 152
Electric driving 66
Electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 31
Electric range 82
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 106 Emergency charging, refer toBackup charging 164
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 166
Emergency Request 193
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 194
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 65
Energy Control 86
Energy recovery, display‐ ing 76
Energy recovery, driving sta‐ bility control systems 106
Engine coolant 183
Engine oil 181
Engine oil, adding 182
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 37
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 194
Entering a car wash 198
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 106
Exchanging wheels/tires 173
Exhaust system 145
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 194
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 149
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z210

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