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Odometer and trip odometer
Display▷Odometer, scope of the computer, refer to
page 83.▷Trip odometer, lower right display in the in‐
strument cluster.
Show/reset kilometers
Press the knob.
▷With operating readiness
turned off, the time, the ex‐
ternal temperature and the
odometer are displayed.▷When operating readiness is switched on,
the trip odometer is reset.
External temperature
If the indicator drops to +37 ℉/+3 ℃ or lower, a
signal sounds.
A Check Control message is displayed.
There is an increased risk of ice on roads.
Ice on roads
Even at temperatures above
+37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.
Therefore, drive carefully on bridges and
shaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased risk
of an accident.◀
Time
The time is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Setting the time and time format, refer to
page 85.
Date
The date is displayed in the computer.
Setting the date and date format, refer to
page 86.
Range
Display
The following information about the range is
displayed:
▷Fill level bars of the fuel gauge, arrow 1.▷Charging state of the high-voltage battery,
arrow 2.▷Range for electric driving, arrow 3.▷Total range from fuel supply and electric
range, arrow 4.
Two Check Control messages indicate a lim‐
ited total range.
The range display is dynamic and is influenced
by several factors, such as driving style.
Refuel promptly
Refuel no later than at a range of
30 miles/50 km or engine operation might fail
and damage might occur.◀
Service requirements
The concept
The driving distance or the time to the next
scheduled maintenance is displayed briefly in
the instrument cluster after operating readi‐
ness is switched on.
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Calling up information on the info
display
Press the onboard computer button on the
turn signal lever.
Information is displayed in the info display of
the instrument cluster.
Information at a glance
Repeatedly pressing the button on the turn
signal lever calls up the following information in
the info display:
▷Kilometers.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average consumption, fuel.▷Average consumption, electric.▷Current consumption, electric.▷Average speed.▷Date.▷Time of arrival.▷Distance to destination.
Adjusting displays for computer
You can select what information from the com‐
puter is to be displayed in the instrument clus‐
ter.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3.Select the desired displays.Information in detail
Total range The total range considers the
capacity of the fuel tank as well
as the electric energy in the
high-voltage battery.
Average fuel consumption
The average fuel consumption is calculated on
the basis of various distances. Standstill with
drive readiness turned off is not considered.
Current fuel consumption Displays the current energy consumption. The
efficiency of the driving can be monitored.
Average speed
Periods when vehicle is parked with drive read‐
iness switched off are not included when cal‐
culating average speed.
Resetting average values Press and hold the onboard computer button
on the turn signal lever.
Time of arrival
The estimated time of arrival is displayed if a
destination is entered in the navigation system
before the trip is started.
The time must be correctly set.
Distance to destination
The distance remaining to the destination is
displayed if a destination is entered in the navi‐
gation system before the trip is started.
The distance to the destination is adopted au‐
tomatically.
Speed limit detection
Description of the speed limit detection, refer
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LightsVehicle 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.
At a glance1Rear fog lights2Depending on the equipment: automatic
headlamp control, High-beam Assistant,
welcome lamps, daytime running lights3Lights off, daytime running lights4Parking lights/daytime running lights5Low beams/welcome lights6Instrument lighting
Parking lights/low beams,
headlight control
General information
Position of switch: 0,
,
With driver's door open and operating readi‐
ness turned off, the exterior lighting will be
turned off automatically.
Parking lights
Position of switch
: the vehicle's lights
light up on all sides, e.g., for parking.
Do not use the parking lights for extended pe‐
riods; otherwise, they might drain the battery
and it would then be impossible to start the en‐
gine.
When parking, it is preferable to reel on the
one-sided roadside parking lights, refer to
page 90.
Low beams Position of switch
with operating readi‐
ness switched on: the low beams light up.
Welcome lights When the vehicle is parked, leave the reel in
position
or : parking and interior lights
come on briefly when the vehicle is unlocked
depending on the ambient brightness.
Activating/deactivating
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Welcome lights"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Headlight courtesy delay featureThe low beams stay lit for a short while if the
headlight flasher is switched on after the radio-
ready state is switched off.
Setting the duration On the Control Display:
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Indicator/warning lightsThe indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐
trols the drive and braking forces.
The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has
failed.
Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF Automatic switching of the drive type
Depending on the operating state of the
high-voltage system, the drive of the vehicle
automatically switches between front-wheel,
rear-wheel and four-wheel drive.
If DSC is deactivated, this may result in auto‐
matic change of the drive type for unstable
driving situations.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC again as soon as possible.◀
When DSC is deactivated, driving stability is
reduced during acceleration and when driving
in curves.
To increase vehicle stability, activate DSC
again as soon as possible.
Deactivating DSC Press and hold this button but not lon‐
ger than approx. 10 seconds, until the
indicator lamp for DSC OFF lights up in the in‐
strument cluster and displays DSC OFF.
The DSC system is switched off.
The steering and, depending on the equip‐
ment, suspension are tuned for sporty driving.
Activating DSC Press button.
DSC OFF and the DSC OFF indicator
lamp go out.
Indicator/warning lights
When DSC is deactivated, DSC OFF is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.The indicator lamp lights up: DSC is
deactivated.
Automatic activation When DSC is deactivated, automatic activation
occurs in the following situations:▷The high-voltage battery has an insuffi‐
cient charge.▷The vehicle has a flat tire.▷When activating cruise control in TRAC‐
TION or DSC OFF mode.
DTC Dynamic Traction
Control
The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC where
forward momentum is optimized.
The system ensures maximum headway on
special road conditions or loose road surfaces,
e.g., unplowed snowy roads, but with some‐
what limited driving stability.
Activating the Dynamic Traction Control DTC
provides maximum traction. Driving stability is
limited during acceleration and when driving in
curves.
Therefore drive with appropriate caution.
You may find it useful to briefly activate DTC
under the following special circumstances:
▷When driving in slush or on uncleared,
snow-covered roads.▷When freeing vehicle from deep snow or
driving off from loose grounds.▷When driving with snow chains.
Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic
Traction Control
Activating DTC Press button.
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▷Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: the
supply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐
manently blocked.
To prevent window fogging, recirculated air
mode switches off automatically after a certain
amount of time, depending on the environ‐
mental conditions.
If the windows are fogged over, reel off the re‐
circulated-air mode and press the AUTO but‐
ton to utilize the condensation sensor. Make
sure that air can flow to the windshield.
Sufficient ventilation
When remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐
tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐
nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐
culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality in
the interior continuously worsens.◀
AUTO program Press button.
Air flow, air distribution and tempera‐
ture are controlled automatically.
Depending on the selected temperature,
AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐
ces, the air is directed to the windshield, side
windows, upper body, and into the footwell.
The cooling function, refer to page 121, is
switched on automatically with the AUTO pro‐
gram.
At the same time, a condensation sensor con‐
trols the program so as to prevent window
condensation as much as possible.
To reel off the program: press the button again
or manually adjust the air distribution.
Intensity of the AUTO program
With the AUTO program activated, the auto‐
matic intensity control can be changed.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase the inten‐
sity.
The selected intensity is shown on the display
of the automatic climate control.
Air flow, manual To manually adjust air flow turn off AUTO pro‐
gram first.
Press the left or right side of the but‐
ton: decrease or increase air flow.
The selected air flow is shown on the display of
the automatic climate control.
The air flow of the automatic climate control
may be reduced automatically to save battery
power.
Manual air distribution Press button repeatedly to select a
program:▷Windows.▷Upper body region.▷Footwell.▷Windows and upper body region.▷Windows and footwell.▷Upper body region and footwell.▷Windows, upper body region, and footwell.
The selected air distribution is shown on the
display of the automatic climate control.
If the windows are fogged over, press the
AUTO button to utilize the condensation sen‐
sor.
Defrosts windows and removes
condensation
Press button.
Ice and condensation are quickly re‐
moved from the windshield and the front side
windows.
For this purpose, point the side vents onto the
side windows as needed.
Adjust air flow with the program active.
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▷The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged.▷Motor switched off and/or drive readiness
deactivated.▷The vents are open to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Climate"3."Activate comfort climate control"
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes if the stationary climate control is
switched on.
Activate climate control at departuretime
The reel-on time is automatically determined
based on the temperature. The system
promptly switches on before the selected de‐
parture time.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Departure time"3."Precondition for departure time"4."Departure 1:"5.Set and activate Desired departure time,
refer to page 152.
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol lights up when the departure time is acti‐
vated.
The symbol on the automatic climate con‐
trol flashes when the stationary climate control
has been switched on.
If drive readiness is switched off, changes can
be made on the Control Display. Departure
time can only be changed once. Scheduled de‐
parture times are not adjusted. Settings for cli‐
mate control and charging operation are also
applied for scheduled departure times.
Activating with BMW i Remote app
With the BMW i remote app, refer to Owner's
Handbook regarding BMW i remote, the sys‐
tem can be switched on immediately or at a
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then be controlled by the button on the in‐
terior rearview mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the step. Several more attempts at
different distances may be necessary. Wait
at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.
Controls
Before operation
Before operating a system using the uni‐
versal garage door opener, ensure that there are no people, animals, or objects within the
range of movement of the remote-controlled
system; otherwise, there is a risk of injury or
damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
The system, such as the garage door, can be
operated using the button on the interior rear‐
view mirror while the engine is running or when
the ignition is started. To do this, hold down
the button within receiving range of the system
until the function is activated. The interior rear‐ view mirror LED stays lit while the wireless sig‐
nal is being transmitted.
Deleting stored functions Press and hold the left and right button on the
interior rearview mirror simultaneously for ap‐
proximately 20 seconds until the LED flashes
rapidly. All stored functions are deleted. The
functions cannot be deleted individually.
Sun visor
Glare shieldFold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐
hind a cover. When the cover is opened, the
mirror lighting switches on.
Connecting electrical
devices
Hints Do not connect charging devices to the
12 volt socket in the vehicle
Do not connect battery chargers to the fac‐
tory-installed 12 volt sockets in the vehicle as
this may damage the vehicle battery due to an
increased power consumption.◀
Replace the cover after use
Reinsert the lighter or socket cover after
use, otherwise objects may get into the lighter
socket or fixture and cause a short circuit.◀
Sockets
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment while the engine is run‐
ning or when the ignition is switched on.
Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle 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.
Breaking-in period
General information Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐
trol, refer to page 70.
Engine, transmission, and axle drive Always obey the official speed limit.
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
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.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per‐
formance between brake discs and brake
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐
riod.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Using eDRIVE efficiently The concept
eDRIVE operates automatically. Proactive driv‐
ing utilizes energy consumption and energy re‐
covery optimally. Energy recovery is used to
charge the high-voltage battery. It is important
for the supply of electrical components and
thus a prerequisite for an extensive range. En‐
ergy consumption and recovery depend very
much, among other things, on your driving
style.
Optimizing driving style
Performance display The driving style can be optimized using the
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The driving style is efficient as long as the ac‐
celerator pedal pointer is within the lower
range highlighted in blue during acceleration
and deceleration.
The energy recovery occurs during coasting
and braking and is displayed in the perform‐
ance display by the accelerator pedal indicator.
The accelerator pedal pointer is within the
CHARGE range.
Efficient energy recovery:
▷The accelerator pedal moves to the left
within the blue range of the CHARGE dis‐
play, arrow 1.▷The energy use while driving can be opti‐
mized by efficient acceleration.
Efficient acceleration:
▷The accelerator pedal moves to the right
within the blue range of the eDRIVE dis‐
play, arrow 2.▷Use deceleration during coasting as often
as possible for energy recovery.
Brake according to traffic and circum‐
stances
Brake in accordance with the traffic conditions,
or there is the risk of accident.◀
Using drive modes and assistance
systems
Max eDRIVE
Max eDRIVE, refer to page 61, forces electric
driving. Electric driving is especially efficient
for short distances, low to medium speeds and
in stop-and-go traffic.
SAVE battery
SAVE Battery, refer to page 61, conserves the
electric range for a later point in time. In this
case, the vehicle is driven primarily by the
combustion engine.
ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 141, supports a driv‐
ing style that saves on fuel consumption. For
this purpose, the engine control and comfort
features, e. g. the climate control output, are
adjusted.
Discharge of the high-voltage battery Longer idle periods can reduce the charge
state of the high-voltage battery.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex‐
tended periods with a low charging state
Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe‐
riod, check the battery charge indicator to en‐
sure that the high-voltage battery is fully
charged. During the idle period, connect the
vehicle to a charging station at a suitable
charging location. If necessary, the high-volt‐
age battery will be charged automatically.
Make sure that the charging process takes
place. Regularly check the charging state.
Don't allow battery charge status to drop too
low - it will damage the battery.◀
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged.◀Seite 135Things to remember when drivingDriving tips135
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Increase rangeGeneral informationThe vehicle contains comprehensive technolo‐
gies for reducing the energy consumption and
for maximizing the range.
The range depends on a number of different
factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can increase
range and thereby also reduce the environ‐
mental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight increases fuel consumption.
Remove attached parts
following use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐
dynamics and increase the energy consump‐
tion.
Closing the windows
Open windows increase air resistance and
therefore lead to greater fuel consumption.
Tires General information Tires can affect energy consumption in various
ways, for instance energy consumption can be
influenced by tire size.Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflationpressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises energy consumption
and tire wear.
Standing air conditioning Run advance climate control, refer to
page 123, in the vehicle during charging if pos‐
sible before driving off.
Heating and cooling operations are very en‐
ergy intensive and substantially reduce the
electric range.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces fuel
consumption.
Longer braking procedures result in more effi‐
cient charging of the high-voltage battery via
energy recovery from braking.
Use coasting
When approaching a red light, take your foot
off the accelerator and let the vehicle coast to
a halt.Seite 140Driving tipsIncrease range140
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