high beam BMW I8 2014 I12 Owner's Manual

CockpitVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
All around the steering wheel
1Open the tailgate   422Power windows  473Exterior mirror operation   514Open fuel filler flap,
Tank vent   1545Lock, unlock vehicle   416Opening the door  427LightsParking lights  89Low beams  89Automatic headlight con‐
trol   90
Daytime running lights   90
High-beam Assistant   91Instrument lighting  928Left steering column stalkTurn signal  64High beams, head‐
light flasher   64Seite 14At a glanceCockpit14
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High-beam Assistant  91Roadside parking lights   90Computer  839Shift paddles   6910Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed  109Resume speed   110Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   109Cruise control rocker reel   11011Instrument cluster  7212Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  26TelephoneThumbwheel for selection lists   8313Right steering column stalkWiper  65Rain sensor   65Clean the windshields and head‐
lights   6614Horn, total area15Adjust steering wheel   53Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Tailgate"
The tailgate is unlocked.▷"Tailgate + door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are un‐
locked.
Confirmation signals from the vehicle
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 37.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confir‐
mation signals.▷"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"▷"Flash when lock/unlock"
Automatic locking
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 37.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:▷"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened.▷"Lock after start driving"
The vehicle locks automatically after
you drive off.
Without alarm system: headlamp
courtesy delay feature/standing
climate control
The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 37.
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Pathway lighting"
Headlight courtesy delay feature▷"Comfort climate control"
Stationary climate control
Alarm system
The conceptWhen the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system responds to:
▷Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate.▷Movements in the interior.▷Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel.▷Disconnected battery voltage.
The alarm system briefly signals tampering:
▷By sounding an acoustic alarm.▷By switching on the hazard warning sys‐
tem.▷By flashing the high beams.
Arming and disarming the alarm
system
When you unlock or lock the vehicle, either
with the remote control or via the Comfort Ac‐
cess, the alarm system is disarmed or armed at
the same time.
Door lock and armed alarm systemThe alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, when the vehicle is unlocked via the
door lock.
Tailgate and armed alarm system
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is armed.
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▷Drive mode engaged.▷Driver buckled in and doors closed.
Inadvertent operation of the accelerator
pedal
Make sure that the accelerator pedal is not op‐
erated unintentionally; otherwise, the vehicle is
set in motion and there is a risk of an acci‐
dent.◀
Malfunction In the event of a failure or malfunction of the
parking brake, secure the vehicle against roll‐
ing using a wheel chock, e.g., when leaving it.
After a power failure
Putting the parking brake into
operation
1.Switch on the ignition.2. Press the reel while stepping on the
brake pedal or selector lever position P is
set.
It may take several seconds for the brake to be
put into operation. Any sounds associated with
this are normal.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out as soon as the parking
brake is ready for operation.
Turn signal, high beams,
headlight flasher
Turn signal
Hints Do not adjust the exterior mirrors
Do not adjust the exterior mirror while
driving and when blinker/hazards are on, or
else the additional blinker lights in the exterior
mirror are out of position and can't be seen.◀
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To reel off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp
indicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Triple turn signal"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it there for as long as you want the turn signal
to flash.
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High beams, headlight flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper systemSwitching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Hints Do not activate wipers if frozen to wind‐
shield
Do not reel on the wipers if they are frozen to
the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades
and the wiper motor may be damaged.◀
Do not activate wipers on dry windshield
Do not use the wipers if the windshield is
dry, as this may damage the wiper blades or
cause them to become worn more quickly.◀
Switching on
Push wiper lever up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.▷Normal wiper speed: push up once.
The wipers reel to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.▷Fast wiper speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
Wipers change to normal speed when ve‐
hicle comes to standstill.
Switch off and brief wipe
Push wiper lever down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Single wipe: press down once.▷To reel off normal wipe: press down once.▷To reel off fast wipe: press down twice.
Rain sensor
The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
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Steering systemSteering system in some cases defec‐tive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 171.
Acoustic pedestrian protection inactive Acoustic pedestrian protection possi‐
bly defective.
Have the system checked by the serv‐
ice center.
Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal, refer to page 64.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐
fer to page 89.
High-beam Assistant High-beam Assistant is switched on.High beams are activated and off automatically
as a function of the traffic situation.
For additional information, refer to High-beam
Assistant, refer to page 91.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
High beams High beams are activated.
For additional information, refer to High
beams, refer to page 65.
General lamps
Check Control At least one Check Control message is
displayed or is stored (symbol in dis‐
play).
Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbol
in the instrument cluster explain a Check Con‐
trol message and the meaning of the indicator
and warning lights.
Supplementary text messages
Additional information, such as on the cause of an error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.
With urgent messages the added text will be
automatically displayed on the Control Display.
Symbols
Depending on the Check Control message, the
following functions can be selected.▷ "Owner's Manual"Seite 78ControlsDisplays78
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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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High-beam AssistantThe concept
When the low beams are activated, this system
automatically switches the high beams on and
off. The procedure is controlled by a camera
on the front of the interior rearview mirror. The
assistant ensures that the high beams are acti‐
vated whenever the traffic situation allows. The
driver can intervene at any time and reel the
high beams on and off as usual.
Activating1.Depending on the equipment, turn the light
switch into position
or .
2.Press button on the turn signal lever, ar‐
row.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
When the low beams are on, the lights are au‐
tomatically brightened or dimmed.
The system responds to light from oncoming
traffic and traffic driving ahead of you, and to
adequate illumination, e.g., in towns and cities.
The blue indicator lamp in the instru‐
ment cluster lights up when the system
switches on the high beams.
Switching the high beams on and off
manually▷High beams on, arrow 1.▷High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
The High-beam Assistant can be switched off
when manually adjusting the light. To reacti‐
vate the High-beam Assistant, press the but‐
ton on the turn signal lever.
System limits Personal responsibility
The High-beam Assistant cannot serve
as a substitute for the driver's personal judg‐
ment of when to use the high beams. There‐
fore, manually reel off the high beams in situa‐
tions where required to avoid a safety risk.◀
The system is not fully functional in situations
such as the following, and driver intervention
may be necessary:
▷In very unfavorable weather conditions,
such as fog or heavy precipitation.▷When detecting poorly-lit road users such
as pedestrians, cyclists, horseback riders
and wagons; when driving close to train or
ship traffic; and at animal crossings.▷In tight curves, on hilltops or in depres‐
sions, in cross traffic or half-obscured on‐
coming traffic on freeways.▷In poorly-lit towns and cities and in the
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F
Failure message, see Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 46
Fan, refer to Air flow 122
Filler neck for engine oil 167
First aid kit 176
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 177
Flat tire, changing wheels 173
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Flat tire, warning lamp 97
Flooding 136
Floor carpet, care 182
Floor mats, care 182
Fold-out position, wiper 66
Foot brake 136
Front airbags 93
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 99
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 95
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 95
Fuel 157
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 84
Fuel filler flap 154
Fuel gauge 79
Fuel lid 154
Fuel quality 157
Fuel recommendation 157
Fuel, tank lidacity 187
Fuse 174 G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 125
Gasoline 157
Gear change, Steptronic Sport transmission 68
Gear shift indicator 81
Gearshift, see Steptronic Sport transmission 67
General driving notes 135
Glare shield 127
Glove compartment 130
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 87
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 187
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 126
Hazard warning flashers 175
Head airbags 93
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 45
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 40
Headlight flasher 65
Headlight glass 172
Headlights, care 181
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 51
Head-up Display 87
Head-up Display, care 183
Heavy cargo, stowing 139
Height, vehicle 186
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 65 High beams/low beams, refer
to High-beam Assistant 91
High-voltage battery, charg‐ ing state indicator 74
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 135
High-voltage system, auto‐ matic deactivation 178
High-voltage system, contact with water 178
High-voltage system, safety 178
Hills 137
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 108
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 131
Hood 42
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 136
HUD Head-up Display 87
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 76
Hybrid system, displays 74
Hydroplaning 136
I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 80
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 80
Identification marks, tires 160
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 36
Increase range 140
Indication of a flat tire 97
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 76
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 76
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Individual settings, refer toPersonal Profile 37
Inflation pressure, tires 159
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 83
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Instrument cluster 72
Instrument lighting 92
Integrated key 36
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 175
Intelligent Safety 99
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 122
Interior equipment 125
Interior lights 92
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 40
Interior motion sensor 46
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 52
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 52
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 80
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 173
Joystick, Steptronic Sport transmission 68
Jump-starting 176
Jump starting, refer to Backup charging 152
K
Key/remote control 36
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 43
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 37 Kickdown, Steptronic Sport
transmission 68
Knee airbag 93
L
Lamp replacement, see Bulb replacement 172
Language on Control Dis‐ play 86
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 55
Launch Control 70
Leather, care 181
LED in the driver's door 39
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 172
Length, vehicle 186
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
Level 1 Charging 150
Level 1 charging cable 147
Level 2 charging cable 147
Light alloy wheels, care 182
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 172
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 40
Light reel 89
Lights 89
Load 139
Loading 138
Lock, door 41
Locking/unlocking via door lock 41
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 39
Locking, automatic 45
Locking, settings 44
Locking via tailgate 43
Longer idle phases 183
Long idle times and long-term vehicle storage 183
Long-term vehicle stor‐ age 183 Low beams 89
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 91
M
Maintaining charging state 61
Maintenance 170
Maintenance require‐ ments 170
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 80
Maintenance system, BMW 170
Make-up mirror 127
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 76
Manual air distribution 122
Manual air flow 122
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 69
Manual operation, door lock 41
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 51
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 155
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 112
Manual operation, rearview camera 114
Manual operation, Top View 117
Marking on approved tires 163
Master key, refer to Remote control 36
Max eDRIVE, electric driv‐ ing 61
Maximum cooling 121
Maximum speed, display 82
Maximum speed, winter tires 164
Measure, units of 86
Medical kit 176 Seite 194ReferenceEverything from A to Z194
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