engine BMW I8 2015 I12 Service Manual

Attaching the covers1.Insert, arrows 1, press down, arrows 2, and
push in, arrow 3 engine compartment
cover. Turn screws clockwise to tighten.2.Insert insulation.3.Insert cargo cover, and turn screws clock‐
wise to tighten.
Adding engine oil
General information
Switch off operating readiness and safely park
the vehicle before engine oil is added.
Hints Adding engine oil
Add oil within the next 125 miles/200 km;
otherwise, this may cause engine damage.◀
Do not add too much engine oil
When too much engine oil is added, im‐
mediately have the vehicle checked, otherwise,
this may cause engine damage.◀
Protect children
Keep oil, grease, etc., out of reach of chil‐
dren and observe the warnings on the contain‐
ers to prevent health risks.◀
Oil filler neck
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment. Engine compartment access, refer
to page 174.
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity
to be added is indicated in the message dis‐
played in the instrument cluster.
Engine oil types to add Hints No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine dam‐
age.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity
grades SAE 0W-40, SAE 0W-30, SAE 5W-40,
and SAE 5W-30 or malfunctions or engine
damage may occur.◀
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of
the engine.
Suitable engine oil types You can add engine oils that meet the follow‐
ing oil rating standards:
Gasoline engineBMW Longlife-01.BMW Longlife-01 FE.
Further information regarding the oil specifica‐
tions and viscosities of engine oils can be in‐
quired with the service center.
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Alternative engine oil typesIf an engine oil suitable for continuous use is
not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐
gine oil with the following oil rating can be
added:Gasoline engineAPI SM or superior oil rating.
Engine oil change:
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that
you let the service center change the motor oil.
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MaintenanceVehicle 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. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Note Maintenance and repairs
Have maintenance and repair work per‐
formed only by a service center or a workshop
that works according to BMW specifications
with appropriately trained personnel. Other‐
wise, there is the risk of fatal injury from elec‐
trocution due to the high-voltage system's
high voltage.◀Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 84, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
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Service and Warranty
Information Booklet for US
models and Warranty and
Service Guide Booklet for
Canadian models
Please consult your Service and Warranty In‐
formation Booklet for US models and Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els for additional information on service re‐
quirements.
Maintenance and repair should be performed
by your service center. Make sure to have reg‐
ular maintenance procedures recorded in the
vehicle's Service and Warranty Information
Booklet for US models, and in the Warranty
and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian mod‐
els. These entries are proof of regular mainte‐
nance.
Socket for OBD Onboard
Diagnosis
Note Socket for Onboard Diagnosis
The socket for onboard diagnostics may
only be used by the service center or a work‐
shop that operates in accordance with the
specifications of the vehicle manufacturer with
correspondingly trained personnel and other
authorized persons. Otherwise, use may result
in operating problems for the vehicle.◀Position
There is an OBD socket on the driver's side for
checking the primary components in the vehi‐
cle's emissions.
Emissions
▷The warning lamp lights up:
Emissions are deteriorating. Have
the vehicle checked as soon as
possible.▷The warning lamp flashes under certain
circumstances:
This indicates that there is excessive mis‐
firing in the engine.
Reduce the vehicle speed and have the
system checked immediately; otherwise,
serious engine misfiring within a brief pe‐
riod can seriously damage emission con‐
trol components, in particular the catalytic
converter.Seite 179MaintenanceMobility179
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Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
What to do after an accident
Hints After an accident
After an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components such as orange colored
high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact
with exposed high-voltage cables. Otherwise,
there is the risk of fatal injury from electrocu‐
tion due to the system's high voltage.◀
Esliding fluids
Do not touch any fluids esliding from the
high-voltage battery, or the skin can sustain
chemical burns.◀
General information
If you are involved in an accident with your ve‐
hicle, compliance with the following additional
safety precautions is required with regard to
the high-voltage system:
▷Secure the crash site.▷Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is
equipped with a high-voltage system.▷Engage selector lever position P, apply the
parking brake, and reel off the ignition or
deactivate drive readiness.▷Lock the vehicle after exiting.▷Do not inhale any gases esliding from the
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a
safe distance from the vehicle.Seite 186MobilityBreakdown assistance186
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 109
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Accessories and parts 7
Acoustic pedestrian protec‐ tion 65
AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 152
Activated-charcoal filter 127
Activate drive readiness 63
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 79
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 108
Additives, oil 175
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
Adjustments, steering wheel 56
Advance climate control, refer to Stationary climate con‐
trol 127
After washing vehicle 188
Airbags 96
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 125
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 125
Air distribution, manual 126
Air flow, automatic climate control 126
Air pressure, tires 163
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 127
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48 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 168
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 130
Alternative oil types 176
Ambient light 95
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 109
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 109
Approved axle load 195
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 175
Arrival time 88
Artificial engine noise 65
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine 65
Assistance when driving off 112
ASSIST, Hybrid system 65
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 102
AUTO intensity 126
Automatic car wash 187
Automatic climate con‐ trol 124
Automatic Curb Monitor 54
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 98
Automatic deactivation of the high-voltage system 34
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 93
Automatic locking 47 Automatic recirculated-air
control 125
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic Sport transmis‐
sion 70
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 126
AUTO program, intensity 126
Average fuel consumption 87
Average speed 88
Axle loads, weights 195
B Backup charging 156
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 184
Battery, 12 volt 181
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 181
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 39
Battery state indicator 77
Battery, vehicle 181
Belts, safety belts 53
BMW Assist 6
BMW eDRIVE 31
BMW Homepage 6
BMW i Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 178
Body work, see Working on the vehicle 34
Brake assistant 109
Brake discs, break-in 138
Brake force display 108
Brake lights, adaptive 108
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 108
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Braking, hints 140
Breakdown assistance 183
Break-in 138
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 90
Bulb replacement 180
Bulbs and lamps 180
Button, Start/Stop 61
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 184
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera lenses, care 190
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 118
Camera, Side View 122
Camera, Top View 121
Car battery 181
Car care products 188
Care, displays 190
Care, vehicle 188
Cargo 142
Cargo area 132
Cargo cover 132
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 189
Car wash 187
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 140
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 178
Center armrest 134
Center console 16
Central locking system 44
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels 181
Changing wheels/tires 167
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 66 Charging battery, see Vehicle
charging 150
Charging, refer to Charging vehicle 150
Charging, refer to Vehicle charging 150
Charging screen 76
Charging state indicator, high-voltage battery 77
Charging status, see display of the charging status 154
Charging vehicle 150
Charging vehicle, refer to Ve‐ hicle charging 150
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 79
Checking the engine oil level electronically 173
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 173
Children, seating position 57
Children, transporting safely 57
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 57
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 57
Child seat, mounting 57
Child seats 57
Chrome parts, care 189
Cleaning displays 190
Climate control 124
Clock 83
Closing/opening via door lock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 63 Comfort Access 45
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 111
Compressor 168
Computer, refer to On-board computer 87
Condensation on win‐ dows 127
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 141
Condition Based Service CBS 178
Confirmation signal 47
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 131
Contact with water, high-volt‐ age system 34
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 89
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 109
Convenient opening with the remote control 42
Coolant 177
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 125
Cooling, maximum 125
Cooling system 177
Corrosion on brake discs 141
Cosmetic mirror 131
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 113
Cruising range 83
Current fuel consumption 87
D
Damage, tires 166
Data, technical 194
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Daytime running lights 93
Deactivating drive readi‐ ness 63
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 127
Dehumidifying, air 125
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure times, stationary climate control 128
Destination distance 88
Digital clock 83
Dimensions 194
Dimmable exterior mirrors 55
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 55
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 67
Display in windshield 90
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 95
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 190
Displays, hybrid system 77
Disposal, vehicle battery 182
Distance control, refer to PDC 115
Distance to destination 88
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
Drive-off assistant 112
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 109
Driver's door, LED 41
Drive readiness 61
Drive readiness in detail 62
Drive readuness, deacti‐ vate 63
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 111
Driving instructions, break- in 138 Driving instructions, eDRIVE
drive system 138
Driving mode 111
Driving notes, general 139
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 109
Driving tips 139
Driving with combustion en‐ gine, POWER 65
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 109
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 110
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 109
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 110
E
eBOOST 65
ECO PRO 145
ECO PRO display 145
ECO PRO driving mode 145
ECO PRO mode 145
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 146
eDRIVE drive system, driving instructions 138
eDRIVE, electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 32
eDrive system, at a glance 31
EfficientDynamics 146
Electric drive readiness, Si‐ lent Start 63
Electric driving, ePOWER 64
Electric driving, max eDRIVE 64
Electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 32
Electronic oil measure‐ ment 173
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 109
Emergency charging, refer to Backup charging 156 Emergency detection, remote
control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 159
Emergency Request 183
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, tail‐ gate 45
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 73
Energy Control 87
Energy recovery, CHARGE 66
Engine coolant 177
Engine noise, artificial 65
Engine oil 173
Engine oil, adding 175
Engine oil additives 175
Engine oil change 176
Engine oil filler neck 175
Engine oil temperature 83
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 176
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 175
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 184
Engine temperature 83
Entering a car wash 187
ePOWER, electric driving 64
Equipment, interior 129
Error displays, see Check Control 79
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 109
Exchanging wheels/tires 167
Exhaust system 140
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 55
Exterior mirrors 54
External start 184
External temperature dis‐ play 83 Seite 200ReferenceEverything from A to Z200
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External temperature warn‐ing 83
F Failure message, see Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 126
Filler neck for engine oil 175
First aid kit 184
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 185
Flat tire, changing wheels 181
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Flat tire, warning lamp 100
Flooding 140
Floor carpet, care 189
Floor mats, care 189
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 140
Front airbags 96
Front armrest 134
Front beverage holder, front cup holder 135
Front bottle holder, refer to Front cup holder 135
Front can holder, refer to Front cup holder 135
Front cup holder 135
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 103
Front holder for bever‐ ages 135
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 98
Fuel 161
Fuel consumption, current 87 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 158
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel lid 158
Fuel quality 161
Fuel recommendation 161
Fuel, tank capacity 195
Fuse 182
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 129
Gasoline 161
Gear change, Steptronic Sport transmission 71
Gear shift indicator 85
Gearshift, see Steptronic Sport transmission 70
General driving notes 139
Glare shield 131
Glove compartment 134
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 90
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 195
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 130
Hazard warning flashers 183
Head airbags 96
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 92
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 47
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 42 Headlight flasher 68
Headlight glass 180
Headlights, care 188
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 54
Head-up Display 90
Head-up Display, care 190
Heavy cargo, stowing 143
Height, vehicle 194
High-beam Assistant 94
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
High-voltage battery, charg‐ ing state indicator 77
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 139
High-voltage system, auto‐ matic deactivation 34
High-voltage system, contact with water 34
High-voltage system, safety 34
Hills 141
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 112
Hints 6
Homepage 6
Hood 44
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 140
HUD Head-up Display 90
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 79
Hybrid system, displays 77
Hydroplaning 140
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 83
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 83
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Manual operation, rearviewcamera 118
Manual operation, Top View 121
Marking on approved tires 167
Master key, refer to Remote control 38
Max eDRIVE, electric driv‐ ing 64
Maximum cooling 125
Maximum speed, display 85
Maximum speed, winter tires 168
Measure, units of 90
Medical kit 184
Menu, EfficientDynamics 146
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 86
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 79
Microfilter 127
Minimum tread, tires 166
Mirrors 54
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 140
Mobility System 168
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 180
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 57
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54 Neutral cleaner, see wheel
cleaner 189
New wheels and tires 167
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 179
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 179
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 119
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 161
Odometer 83
Office 6
Oil 173
Oil, adding 175
Oil additives 175
Oil change 176
Oil change interval, service requirements 84
Oil filler neck 175
Oil types, alternative 176
Oil types, approved 175
Old batteries, disposal 182
On-board computer 87
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Opening/closing via door lock 43
Opening and closing 38
Opening and closing, without remote control 43
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 41
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Operating readiness 61
Operating readiness off 62
Operating readiness on 61
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 125
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 83 P
Paint, vehicle 188
Park Distance Control PDC 115
Parked car ventilation, refer to Stationary climate con‐
trol 127
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 141
Parking aid, refer to PDC 115
Parking brake 66
Parking lights 92
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 54
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 119
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 115
Pedestrian protection 65
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 105
Performance Control 111
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 40
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 49
Plastic, care 189
POWER, driving with com‐ bustion engine 65
Power failure 181
Power windows 49
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 163
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, win‐ dows 49
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