seats BMW I3 2015 I01 User Guide

At a glance
The socket is located between the front seats.
Cargo area
Cargo cover
General information The cargo cover is raised when the tailgate is
opened.
Note Do not deposit heavy objects
Do not deposit heavy or hard objects on
the cargo cover. Otherwise, they may pose a
risk to occupants, such as during braking and
evasive maneuvers.◀
Removing
1.Detach the retaining straps at the tailgate.2.Raise the cover and pull it back to remove.Installing1.Place the cover in the brackets.2.Attach the retaining straps.
Enlarging the trunk
General information
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding
down the rear seat backrest.
Hints Danger of jamming
Before folding down the rear seat back‐
rests, ensure that the area of movement of the
backrests is clear. Ensure that no one is lo‐
cated in or reaches into the area of movement
of the rear seat backrests. Otherwise, injury or
damage may result.◀
Ensuring the stability of the child seat
When installing child restraint systems,
make sure that the child seat is securely fas‐
tened to the backrest of the seat. Angle and
headrest of the backrest might need to be ad‐
justed or possibly be removed. Make sure that
all backrests are securely locked. Otherwise
the stability of the child seat can be affected,
and there is an increased risk of injury because
of unexpected movement of the seat back‐
rest.◀
Ensure that the lock is securely engaged
When you fold back the backrest make
sure that it locks in place. The red mark on the
front loop must disappear. Otherwise trans‐
ported cargo could shoot into the car's interior
during braking or evasive maneuvers and en‐
danger occupants.◀
Fold in headrests, before rear seat back‐
rests are folded down
Before folding down the rear seat backrests,
make sure that the corresponding headrest is
pushed all the way down and folded away; oth‐
erwise, damage may result.◀
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Storage compartmentsVehicle 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.
Hints No loose objects in the car's interior
Do not stow any objects in the car's inte‐
rior without securing them; otherwise, they
may present a danger to occupants e.g., during
braking and evasive maneuvers.◀
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dash‐
board
Do not place anti-slip mats on the dashboard.
The mat materials could damage the dash‐
board.◀
Storage compartments The following storage compartments are avail‐
able in the vehicle interior:▷Glove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 143.▷Between the front seats, refer to
page 143.▷Compartments in the front doors, refer to
page 145.▷Rear seat, refer to page 145.▷Storage compartments in the trunk, refer
to page 145Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Note Close the glove compartment again im‐
mediately
Close the glove compartment immediately af‐
ter use while driving; otherwise, injury may oc‐
cur during accidents.◀
Opening
Press button and open cover upward.
ClosingFold cover closed.
Between the front seats
Center armrest
Open/tilt A storage compartment is located in the centerarmrest between the seats.
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To open, press button, arrow 1.
To open, press button, arrow 2.
Front cup holder
Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Overview
Between the seats.
Receptacle for cupholder
There is a receptacle for the cup holder be‐
tween the seats.
There are three receptacles for the cup holder
between the seats.
Connection for an external audio device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface be‐
tween the seats.
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Storage compartment
There is a storage compartment between the
seats.
Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objects
Do not store any breakable objects, e. g.
glass bottles, in the compartments, or there is
an increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐
cident.◀
Rear seat Rear cup holder
Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Overview
Between the seats.
Clothes hooks Do not obstruct view
When suspending clothing from the
hooks, ensure that it will not obstruct the driv‐ er's view.◀
No heavy objects
Do not hang heavy objects from the
hooks; otherwise, they may present a danger
to passengers during braking and evasive ma‐
neuvers.◀
Two folding clothes hooks are provided in the
rear of the vehicle. To unfold them, press on
the top edge of the clothes hooks.
Storage compartments in the trunk
Retaining strapA retaining strap is available on the right and
left side trim for fastening small objects.
Lashing eyes in the trunk
To secure the cargo, refer to page 153, there
are four lashing eyes in the trunk.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 107
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 110
Accelerator pedal posi‐ tions 68
Accessories and parts 7
AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 162
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 110
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
Adjustments, steering wheel 59
Advance climate control, refer to Stationary climate con‐
trol 133
After washing vehicle 201
Airbags 93
Airbags, indicator/warning light 94
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 129, 132
Air conditioner 128
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 129, 131
Air distribution, manual 129, 131
Air flow, air conditioner 130
Air flow, automatic climate control 133
Air pressure, tires 173
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
Alarm system 49
Alarm, unintentional 50 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 177
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 136
Ambient light 92
Antifreeze, washer fluid 74
Antilock Brake System, ABS 107
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 107
Approved axle load 207
Ash tray 139
Assistance when driving off 109
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 100
AUTO intensity 132
Automatic car wash 200
Automatic climate con‐ trol 130
Automatic cornering adjust‐ ment 57
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 110
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 95
Automatic deactivation of the high-voltage system 34
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 48
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131 AUTO program, intensity 132
Average fuel consumption 87
Average speed 87
Axle loads, weights 207
B Backup charging 168
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 197
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 198
Battery, 12 volt 194
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 194
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 39
Battery state indicator 77
Battery, vehicle 194
Being pulled, referred to Tow‐ ing 197
Belts, safety belts 55
BMW Assist 6
BMW eDRIVE 31
BMW Homepage 6
BMW i Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 188
Body work, see Working on the vehicle 34
Brake assistant 107
Brake discs, break-in 148
Brake pads, break-in 148
Braking, hints 150
Breakdown assistance 196
Break-in 148
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bulb replacement 190
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Bulb replacement, taillights 193
Bulbs and lamps 190
Button, RES 113
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 197
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera-based Cruise Con‐ trol 110
Camera lenses, care 203
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 121
Car battery 194
Car care products 201
Care, displays 203
Care, vehicle 201
Cargo 152
Cargo area 141
Cargo area, enlarging 141
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 145
Cargo cover 141
Cargo, securing 153
Cargo straps, securing cargo 153
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 203
Car wash 200
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 149
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 188
Center armrest 143
Center console 16
Central locking system 44
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels 194 Changing wheels/tires 176
Charging battery, see Vehicle charging 160
Charging, refer to Charging vehicle 160
Charging, refer to Vehicle charging 160
Charging screen 76
Charging state indicator, high-voltage battery 77
Charging status, see display of the charging status 164
Charging vehicle 160
Charging vehicle, refer to Ve‐ hicle charging 160
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 78
Check engine oil 184
Check oil level 184
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 202
Cigarette lighter 139
Cleaning displays 203
Climate control 128, 130
Clock 83
Closing/opening via door lock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Clothes hooks 145
Coasting 69
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 71
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 72 Comfort Access 46
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 108
Compartments in the doors 145
Compass 137
Compressor 178
Computer, refer to On-board computer 86
Condensation on win‐ dows 129, 132
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 151
Condition Based Service CBS 188
Confirmation signal 48
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 139
Contact with water, high-volt‐ age system 34
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 107
Convenient opening with the remote control 41
Coolant 186
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 129, 131
Cooling, maximum 132
Cooling system 186
Corrosion on brake discs 151
Cosmetic mirror 139
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 116
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 110
Cruise control, refer to Cam‐ era-based Cruise Con‐
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Pressure warning FTM,tires 99
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 51
Pulling, refer to Towing 197
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
Q Quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 162
Quick charging, see Level 2 Charging 166
R Radiator fluid 186
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 38
Rain sensor 73
Range Extender, fuel gauge 82
Range Extender, increasing range 69
Range Extender, mainte‐ nance run 69
Rear beverage holder, rear cup holder 145
Rear bottle holder, refer to Rear cup holder 145
Rear can holder, refer to Rear Cup holder 145
Rear cup holder 145
Rear holder for bever‐ ages 145
Rearview camera 121
Rearview mirror 57 Rear window de‐
froster 129, 132
Recirculated-air filter 133
Recirculated-air mode 129, 132
Recommended fuel grade 172
Recommended tire brands 177
Refueling 169
Remaining range 83
Remote control/key 38
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 43
Remote control, univer‐ sal 135
Replacement fuse 194
Replacing wheels/tires 176
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 113
RES button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 110
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 116
Reserve warning, refer to Range 83
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Retaining straps, securing cargo 153
Retreaded tires 177
Roadside parking lights 91
RON recommended fuel grade 172
Roofliner 17
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 198
Rubber components, care 202
S
Safe braking 150
Safety 7 Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 55
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 202
Safety of the high-voltage system 34
Safety systems, airbags 93
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 199
Sealant 178
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
Seating position for chil‐ dren 60
Seats 53
Secondary lights, rear 193
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Sensors, care 203
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 188
Service requirements, dis‐ play 83
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
SET button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 110
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 116
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 48
Settings, mirrors 57
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 88
Side airbags 93
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 48
Sitting safely 53
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