warning BMW I3 2014 I01 Owner's Guide

and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard DiagnosisThe socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
shop that operates in accordance with the
specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with
correspondingly trained personnel and other
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀
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 its emissions mix.
Emissions
Applies to vehicles with Range Extender.
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.Seite 184MobilityMaintenance186

Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
At a glance
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
established.
When the emergency request is received
at the BMW Response Center, the BMW
Response Center contacts you and takes
further steps to help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take furtherSeite 191Breakdown assistanceMobility193

steps to help you under certain circum‐
stances.
For this, data are transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serve to deter‐
mine the necessary rescue measures. E. g.
the current position of the vehicle, if it can
be established.▷If the LED is flashing green, but the BMW
Response Center can no longer be heard
via the speaker, you can nevertheless still
be heard at the BMW Response Center.
Initiating an Emergency Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, an Emergency Re‐
quest is automatically initiated immediately af‐
ter a severe accident. Automatic Collision Noti‐
fication is not affected by pressing the SOS
button.
Warning triangle
The warning triangle is located on the inside of
the tailgate.
To remove, loosen the bracket.
First aid kit NoteSome of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contents
regularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first aid kit is located at the rear of the
cargo area.
Roadside Assistance
Service availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain as‐
sistance there in the event of a vehicle break‐
down.
Roadside Assistance
The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed on the iDrive or a connection to
Roadside Assistance can be established di‐
rectly.
Jump-starting Not jumping or directly charging the ve‐
hicle battery
Do not jump or directly charge the vehicle bat‐
tery using conventional jump starting; other‐
wise, because of the high voltage of the drive
system, there is a danger of fatal injury from
electrocution.◀
If the high-voltage battery and the vehicle bat‐
tery are discharged, it is not possible to oper‐
ate the vehicle. In this case, do not give a jump
start, but instead charge the battery as usual
using the charging cable, refer to page 164.
Towing Note Tow-starting and towing
For towing the vehicle turn, switch off the
Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐
tions of the individual braking systems might
lead to accidents.◀Seite 192MobilityBreakdown assistance194

Transporting your vehicle
Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Pushing vehicle To remove a disabled vehicle from the danger
area, push it for a short distance at a speed of
no more than 6 mph/10 km/h.
The vehicle can only be pushed in selector
lever position N.
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, pro‐
ceed as follows:
1.Switch on drive readiness, refer to
page 62.2.Depress brake pedal.3.Engage selector lever position N.
If there are electrical malfunctions, it may hap‐
pen that you can't change the selector lever
position.
Towing other vehicles
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
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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

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

Individual settings, refer toPersonal Profile 37
Inflation pressure, tires 170
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Instrument cluster 74
Instrument lighting 90
Integrated key 36
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 193
Intelligent Safety 99
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 131
Interior lights 91
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 39
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 56
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 191
Jump-starting 194
Jump starting, refer to Backup charging 164
K
Key/remote control 36
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 44 Key Memory, refer to Per‐sonal Profile 37
Knee airbag 92
L
Lamp replacement, front 188
Lamp replacement, see Bulb replacement 187
Language on Control Dis‐ play 87
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 149
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 59
Leather, care 199
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 189
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 188
Length, vehicle 204
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
Level 1 Charging 161
Level 1 charging cable 157
Level 2 Charging 162
Level 2 charging cable 158
Light alloy wheels, care 200
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 188
Lighter 134
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 39
Light reel 89
Lights 89
Load 149
Loading 148
Lock, door 41
Locking/unlocking via door lock 41
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 39
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 45
Locking via tailgate 43 Longer idle phases 201
Long idle times and long-term vehicle storage 201
Long-term vehicle stor‐ age 201
Low beams 89
M
Maintaining charging state, see Range Extender 67
Maintenance 185
Maintenance require‐ ments 185
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 185
Make-up mirror 134
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 128, 130
Manual air flow 128, 131
Manual operation, door lock 41
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 166
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 118
Manual operation, rearview camera 120
Marking on approved tires 174
Master key, refer to Remote control 36
Maximum cooling 131
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 174
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 194
Menu, EfficientDynamics 152 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z212

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

Range Extender, mainte‐nance run 67
Rearview camera 120
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 128, 131
Recirculated-air filter 132
Recirculated-air mode 128, 131
Recommended fuel grade 168
Recommended tire brands 174
Refueling 165
Remaining range 82
Remote control/key 36
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 40
Replacement fuse 192
Replacing wheels/tires 173
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 112
RES button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 109
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 115
Reserve warning, refer to Range 82
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Retaining straps, securing cargo 149
Retreaded tires 174
Roadside parking lights 90
RON recommended fuel grade 168
Roofliner 17
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 195
Rubber components, care 200
S Safe braking 146 Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 53
Safety belts, care 200
Safety of the high-voltage system 196
Safety systems, airbags 92
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 196
Sealant 174
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Seat heating, front 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seats 51
Secondary lights, rear 190
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Sensors, care 201
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 185
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
SET button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 109
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 115
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings, mirrors 55
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Side airbags 92
Signaling, horn 14 Signals when unlocking 46
Sitting safely 51
Size 204
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Smallest turning radius 204
Snow chains 178
Socket 134
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 186
SOS button 193
Spare fuse 192
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 86
Split screen 23
Stability control systems 106
Standard charging cable, see Level 1 charging cable 157
Standard charging, see Level 1 Charging 161
Standing air conditioning, re‐ mote control 46
Start/Stop button 62
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 37
Stationary climate con‐ trol 132
Status control display, tires 95
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Storage compartments 138
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 138
Storage, tires 174
Storing the vehicle 201
Summer tires, tread 172
Sun visor 134
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 80
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 107 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z214