technical data BMW I3 2015 I01 Owner's Manual

ContentsThe fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to
page 210.6Notes
At a glance
14Cockpit18iDrive26Voice activation system29Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle31BMW eDRIVE34Safety of the high-voltage system
Controls
38Opening and closing53Adjusting60Transporting children safely64Driving75Displays90Lights93Safety107Driving stability control systems110Driving comfort128Climate control135Interior equipment143Storage compartments
Driving tips
148Things to remember when driving152Loading154Increase rangeMobility160Charging vehicle169Refueling172Fuel173Wheels and tires182Under the hood184Engine oil186Coolant188Maintenance190Replacing components196Breakdown assistance200Care
Reference
206Technical data208Appendix210Everything from A to Z
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Data memoryMany electronic components on your vehicle
are equipped with data memories that tempo‐
rarily or permanently store technical informa‐
tion about the condition of the vehicle, events
and faults. This technical information generally
records the state of a component, a module, a
system or the environment:▷Operating mode of system components, fill
levels for instance.▷Status messages for the vehicle and from
its individual components, e.g., wheel rota‐
tion speed/vehicle speed, deceleration,
transverse acceleration.▷Malfunctions and faults in important sys‐
tem components, e.g., lights and brakes.▷Responses by the vehicle to special situa‐
tions such as airbag deployment or engag‐
ing the stability control system.▷Ambient conditions, such as temperature.
This data is purely technical in nature and is
used to detect and correct faults and to opti‐
mize vehicle functions. Motion profiles over
routes traveled cannot be created from this
data. When service offerings are used, e.g., re‐
pair services, service processes, warranty
claims, quality assurance, this technical infor‐
mation can be read out from the event and
fault memories by the service personnel, in‐
cluding the manufacturer, using special diag‐
nostic tools. You can obtain further information
there if you need it. After an error is corrected,
the information in the fault memory is deleted
or overwritten on a continuous basis.
With the vehicle in use there are situations
where you can associate these technical data
with individuals if combined with other infor‐
mation, e.g., an accident report, damage to the
vehicle, eye witness accounts — possibly with
the assistance of an expert.
Additional functions that are contractually
agreed with the customer - such as vehicle
emergency locating - you can transmit certain
vehicle data from the vehicle.
Event Data Recorder EDR
This vehicle is equipped with an event data re‐
corder EDR. The main purpose of an EDR is to
record, in certain crash or near crash-like situa‐
tions, such as an air bag deployment or hitting
a road obstacle, data that will assist in under‐
standing how a vehicle’s systems performed.
The EDR is designed to record data related to
vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a
short period of time, typically 30 seconds or
less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record
such data as:▷How various systems in your vehicle were
operating.▷Whether or not the driver and passenger
safety belts were fastened.▷How far, if at all, the driver was depressing
the accelerator and/or brake pedal.▷How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better under‐
standing of the circumstances in which
crashes and injuries occur.
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a
nontrivial crash situation occurs; no data are
recorded by the EDR under normal driving
conditions and no personal data, e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location, are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforce‐
ment, could combine the EDR data with the
type of personally identifying data routinely ac‐
quired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special
equipment is required, and access to the vehi‐
cle or the EDR is needed. In addition to the ve‐
hicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment,
can read the information if they have access to
the vehicle or the EDR.
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2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
Display settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
System limits
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Assistance functions also take into account
data of the PDC.
Follow instructions in the PDC chapter, refer to
page 118.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
under certain circumstances are closer than
they appear. Do not estimate the distance from
the objects on the display.
Parking assistant
The concept
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and during the parking proce‐
dure takes control of steering, the acceleration
and braking and if needed changes the gears.
Hold down the parking assistant button for the
duration of the parking procedure. At the end
of the parking procedure, the P selector lever
position is set.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
A component of the parking assistant is the
PDC Park Distance Control, refer to page 118.
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.◀
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Technical dataVehicle 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 tothe 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW i3Width with mirrorsinches/mm80.3/2,039 Width without mirrorsinches/mm69.9/1,775Heightinches/mm62.1/1,578Lengthinches/mm157.8/4,008Wheelbaseinches/mm101.2/2,570Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m32.4/9.86Seite 206ReferenceTechnical data206
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Weights
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/l15.1–36.9/260–1,100

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/l15.1–36.9/260–1,100
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.1.9/7With optional Range Ex‐
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Cruising range 83
Current fuel consumption 87
D
Damage, tires 176
Data, technical 206
Daytime running lights 91
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 129, 132
Dehumidifying, air 129, 131
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure times, stationary climate control 134
Digital clock 83
Digital compass 137
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 71
Display for performance and energy recovery 77
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 91
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 203
Displays, eDRIVE system 76
Displays, high-voltage sys‐ tem 76
Disposal, coolant 187
Disposal, vehicle battery 194
Distance control, refer to PDC 118
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
Drive display 77
Drive-off assistant 109
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 107
Drive readiness in detail 65 Drive readiness, switching
off 67
Drive readiness, switching on 65
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 108
Driving in detail 68
Driving instructions, break- in 148
Driving instructions, eDRIVE drive system 148
Driving mode 108
Driving notes, general 149
Driving, refer to drive readi‐ ness in detail 65
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 107
Driving, Start/Stop button 64
Driving style analysis 157
Driving tips 149
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 108
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108
E ECO PRO 155
ECO PRO+ 155
ECO PRO display 155
ECO PRO driving mode 155
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 157
ECO PRO mode 155
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 156
eDRIVE drive system, driving instructions 148
eDRIVE, electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 32
eDrive system, at a glance 31
eDRIVE system, displays 76 EfficientDynamics 157
Electric driving 68
Electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 32
Electric range 83
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 107
Emergency charging, refer to Backup charging 168
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 170
Emergency Request 196
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 67
Energy Control 87
Energy recovery, display‐ ing 77
Energy recovery, driving sta‐ bility control systems 107
Engine coolant 186
Engine oil 184
Engine oil, adding 185
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 197
Entering a car wash 200
Equipment, interior 135
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 107
Exchanging wheels/tires 176
Exhaust system 149
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 197
External temperature dis‐ play 82
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Slide/tilt glass roof 51
Smallest turning radius 206
Snow chains 181
Socket 139
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 189
SOS button 196
Spare fuse 194
Speed, average 87
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 87
Speed limiter, display 84
Speed Limit Information 84
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
Stability control systems 107
Standard charging cable, see Level 1 charging cable 162
Standard charging, see Level 1 Charging 165
Standing air conditioning, re‐ mote control 48
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 39
Stationary climate con‐ trol 133
Status control display, tires 97
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Storage compartments 143
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 143
Storage, tires 177
Storing the vehicle 203
Summer tires, tread 175
Sun visor 139
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 81
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 108
Switching on, drive readi‐ ness 65
Switch off, drive readiness 67 Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
T Tailgate closing 46
Tailgate opening 45
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 42
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 193
Tank unlocking, refer to Tank vent 169
Tank vent 169
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 206
Telephone 6
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 129
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 82
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 49
Tilt alarm sensor 49
Tire damage 176
Tire identification marks 174
Tire inflation pressure 173
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 99
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tires, changing 176
Tire sealant 178
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 173
Tire tread 175
Tone 6
Total vehicle weight 207
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 199 Towing 197
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 199
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 96
Traction control 108
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 108
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 67
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 175
Trip computer 87
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 71
Trip odometer 82
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 122
Turning radius 206
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 192
Turn signals, operation 71
U Unintentional alarm 50
Units of measure 89
Universal remote control 135
Unlocking/locking via door lock 43
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 41
Unlocking, settings 48
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 202
USB interface 140
V Vanity mirror 139
Vehicle battery 194
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 194
Vehicle, break-in 148
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