key BMW I8 2014 I12 Owner's Manual
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Additional symbolsSymbolMeaning Spoken instructions are turned off. Check the current vehicle position.
Split screen
General information Additional information can be displayed on the
right side of the split screen, e.g., information
from the computer.
In the divided screen view, the so-called split
screen, this information remains visible even when you change to another menu.
Switching the split screen on and off
1. Press button.2."Split screen"
Selecting the display
1. Press button.2."Split screen"3.Move the controller until the split screen is
selected.4.Press the controller or select "Split screen
content".5.Select the desired menu item.Programmable memory
buttons
General information
The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐
grammable memory buttons and called up di‐
rectly, e.g., radio stations, navigation destina‐
tions, phone numbers and menu entries.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Saving a function1.Highlight the function via the iDrive.2. Press and hold the desired button,
until a signal sounds.
Running a function
Press button.
The function will work immediately.
This means, e.g., that the number is dialed
when a phone number is selected.
Displaying the button assignment Touch buttons with bare fingers. Do not wear
gloves or use objects.
The key assignment is displayed at top edge of
screen.
Deleting the button assignments
1.Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for
approx. five seconds.2."OK"Seite 23iDriveAt a glance23
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Opening and closingVehicle 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.
Remote control/key
General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote con‐
trols with integrated key.
Every remote control holds a replaceable bat‐
tery.
You may set the key functions depending on
the optional features and country-specific ver‐
sion. For Settings, refer to page 44.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every
remote control. Personal Profile, refer to
page 37.
The remote controls hold information on re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the re‐
mote control, refer to page 170.
At a glance1Unlocking2Locking3Unlock the tailgate4▷With alarm system: panic mode▷Without panic mode:
Adjustable function: headlamp cour‐
tesy delay feature or stationary climate
control.
Integrated key
Press button on the remote control, arrow 1,
and pull out the key, arrow 2.
The integrated key fits the driver's door lock.
Replacing the battery
1.Remove integrated key from remote con‐
trol.2.Raise the cover of the battery compart‐
ment, arrow 1.3.Remove the cover of the battery compart‐
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Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐
out remote control, refer to page 41.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Without remote control
Locking from the outside
1.Close the driver's door from the outside.2.Enter the vehicle via the front passenger
side and close front passenger door.3. Press button for central locking
system.
Vehicle is locked.4.Unlock the front passenger door via the
lever in the door frame, refer to page 42.5.Exit the vehicle on the front passenger
side:
Make sure that the remote control is not in
the vehicle.6.Close the front passenger door.
Unlocking from the outside
The driver's door can be opened at the door
lock using the integrated key, refer to page 36.
The alarm system is set off when the vehicle is
opened using the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or establish radio-
ready state, if needed, through emergency de‐
tection of the remote control, refer to page 37.
From the inside
Unlocking and locking
Via the buttons for the central locking system.
▷ By pressing the button, the vehicle
is locked with the doors closed.
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Locking
From above, touch the surface on the side wall
with your finger for approx. 1 second, arrow.
This corresponds with pressing the button on
the remote control.
To save battery power, ensure that all power
consumers are turned off before locking the
vehicle.
Convenient closing Monitor closing
Monitor closing to ensure that no one
becomes trapped.◀
From above, touch the surface on the sidewall
with your finger and hold it there, arrow.
This corresponds to pressing and holding
the remote control button.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:
▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 41.
Adjusting
Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 37.
Doors
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door is unlocked.
Pressing again unlocks the entire vehi‐
cle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
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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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▷Lamp white: charging cable can be con‐
nected or removed.▷Lamp flashes yellow: charging process is
being initialized▷Lamp blue: charging process is started at a
set time.▷Lamp flashes blue: charging process ac‐
tive.▷Lamp flashes red: fault in the charging
process.▷Lamp green: charging process completed.
When the vehicle is locked, the indicator lamp
goes out after some time.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the blue indica‐
tor lamp flashes continuously. The other indi‐
cator lights go out after some time.
To check the charging process, press the
key on the remote control. The charging status
is indicated on the indicator lamp. In some
cases the vehicle is locked.
Additional messages regarding the charging
status, e.g., probable end of charging or the
planned departure time, can be displayed in
the instrument cluster, on the Control Display
and via the BMW i Remote App on the smart‐
phone.
Planning charging process The charging process can be adapted to con‐
straints, e.g., the cost of electricity. The vehicle
can control the charging process in such a way
that the charging process is completed at the
departure time. A departure time must be set
for this purpose, refer to page 151.
The following settings are available:▷Charge immediately.▷Set time window for favorable charging.▷Set charging via a Level 1 charging cable.
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
standing air conditioning and loading process
are accepted for planned departure times too.
Charging immediately
The charging process starts as soon as the
charging cable is connected.
1."Settings"2."Charging"3."Charge immediately"
Setting time window for favorable
charging
When departure time is set, a time window for
charging with a favorable electricity rate can be
set.
1."Settings"2."Charging"3."Low cost charging"4.Set rate begin. Turn the controller until the
desired time is set and press the controller.5.Set rate end. Turn the controller until the
desired time is set and press the controller.
Setting charging via a
Level 1 charging cable
Depending on the electrical mains, the vehicle
must be charged with a different charging cur‐
rent strength, refer to page 146.
1."Settings"2."Charging"3."AC charging power:"Seite 150MobilityCharging vehicle150
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The following settings are possible at depar‐
ture time:▷Climate control at departure time.▷Planning a one-time departure time.▷Planning of up to three regular departure
times per day of the week.
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.
Climate control at departure time
1."Settings"2."Departure time"3."Precond. for departure"
Setting departure time
1."Settings"2."Departure time"3."Departure 1:"4.Set the day of the week if needed.
Turn the controller until the desired day of
the week is set and press the controller.
To select other days of the week, repeat
the operation.5.Set the time.
Turn the controller until the desired time is
set and press the controller.
Up to three departure times can be set.
Activating the departure time
1."Settings"2."Departure time"
Set departure times are displayed.3.E. g. "Activate depart. time 1"
Up to three departure times can be activated.
The set departure time will be deactivated, if
the departure time was ignored three times in
a row.
Climate control General information
The following settings for climate control of
the vehicle are possible:▷Activate stationary climate control immedi‐
ately, refer to page 123.
With stationary climate control activated
and no charging cable connected, the
range is reduced.▷Planned climate control at the set depar‐
ture time, refer to page 124.
Discharged high-voltage and
vehicle battery
General information
In addition to the high-voltage battery, the ve‐
hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery, which is re‐
quired for operation of the onboard electron‐
ics.
With a discharged vehicle battery, no operation
of the vehicle is possible.
Place vehicle in service To place the vehicle in service, charge as
usual.
If there is no possibility of charging on site,
contact the service center.
Charging vehicle with a discharged
vehicle battery
1.Unlock the vehicle, if needed, using the
integrated key, refer to page 36.2.Secure the vehicle against rolling.Seite 152MobilityCharging vehicle152
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Breakdown assis‐tance 175, 176
Break-in 134
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 87
Bulb replacement 172
Bulbs and lamps 172
Button, Start/Stop 58
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 176
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera, care 183
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 114
Camera, Side View 118
Camera, Top View 117
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 131
Car battery 173
Car care products 181
Care, displays 183
Care, vehicle 181
Cargo 138
Cargo area 128
Cargo cover 128
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 36
Carpet, care 182
Car wash 180
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 136
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 170
Center armrest 130
Center console 16
Central locking system 41
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels 173
Changing wheels/tires 163 CHARGE, energy recov‐
ery 62
Charging battery, see Vehicle charging 146
Charging, refer to Charging vehicle 146
Charging, refer to Vehicle charging 146
Charging screen 73
Charging state indicator, high-voltage battery 74
Charging status, see display of the charging status 149
Charging vehicle 146
Charging vehicle, refer to Ve‐ hicle charging 146
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 76
Checking the engine oil level electronically 165
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 165
Children, seating position 54
Children, transporting safely 54
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 54
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 55
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 54
Child seat, mounting 54
Child seats 54
Chrome parts, care 182
Cleaning displays 183
Climate control 120
Clock 80
Closing/opening via door lock 41
Closing/opening with remote control 39
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 64
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 65 Combustion engine, start‐
ing 60
Comfort Access 43
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 107
Computer 83
Condensation on win‐ dows 122
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 137
Condition Based Service CBS 170
Confirmation signal 45
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 127
Contact with water, high-volt‐ age system 178
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 85
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 105
Convenient opening with the remote control 39
Coolant 169
Coolant temperature 79
Cooling function 121
Cooling, maximum 121
Cooling system 169
Corrosion on brake discs 137
Cosmetic mirror 127
Cruise control 109
Cruising range 80
Cupholders 131
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 162
Data, technical 186
Date 80
Daytime running lights 90
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 60 Seite 191Everything from A to ZReference191
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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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