towing BMW I8 2015 I12 Owner's Manual

Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: do not exceed the maximum
load of the trunk floor. The maximum load
capacity is 61 lbs / 28 kg. Stow the cargo
as far to the front as possible and below in
the trunk.Seite 143LoadingDriving tips143
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4.Slide the sealing container upright into the
holder on the compressor housing, ensur‐
ing that it engages audibly.5.Screw the connection hose onto the tire
valve of the defective wheel.6.With the compressor switched off, insert
the plug into a power socket inside the ve‐
hicle.7.With operating readiness or drive readi‐
ness switched on, reel on the compressor.
Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐
nutes
Do not allow the compressor to run longer than
10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheat
and may be damaged.◀
Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐
nutes to fill the tire with sealant and achieve a
tire inflation pressure of approx. 2.5 bar.
While the tire is being filled with sealant, the
tire inflation pressure may sporadically reach
approx. 5 bar. Do not reel off the compressor at
this point.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar is not
reached:
1.Switch off the compressor.2.Unscrew the filling hose from the wheel.3.Drive 33 ft/10 m forward and back to dis‐
tribute the sealant in the tire.4.Inflate the tire again using the compressor.
If a tire inflation pressure of 2 bar cannot be
reached, contact your service center.
Stowing the Mobility System
1.Remove the connection hose of the seal‐
ant container from the wheel.2.Remove the connection hose from the
sealant container.Seite 170MobilityWheels and tires170
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Tow-starting and towingTransporting your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Pushing vehicle To remove a disabled vehicle from the danger
area, push it for a short distance at a speed of
no more than 6 mph/10 km/h.
The vehicle can only be pushed in selector
lever position N.
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, pro‐
ceed as follows:1.Switch on drive readiness, refer to
page 61.2.Depress brake pedal.3.Engage selector lever position N.
If there are electrical malfunctions, it may hap‐
pen that you can't change the selector lever
position.
Towing other vehicles The tow-starting or towing of other vehicles
with the BMW i8 is not possible.
Tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
of your BMW.
The tow fitting is located under the first aid kit
behind the left folding cover in the trunk.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Use tow fitting located in the front only for
positioning the vehicle.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
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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
Identification marks, tires 164 Seite 201Everything from A to ZReference201
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Start function during malfunc‐tion 39
Starting the combustion en‐ gine 63
Stationary climate con‐ trol 127
Status control display, tires 100
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 56
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 70
Storage compartments 134
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 134
Storage, tires 168
Storing the vehicle 190
Suitable engine oils 175
Summer tires, tread 166
Sun visor 131
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 82
Surround View 117
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 111
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 125
T Tachometer 82
Tailgate closing 45
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 45
Tailgate opening 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 42
Tail lamps, see Bulb replace‐ ment 180
Tank unlocking, refer to Tank vent 158
Tank vent 158 Technical changes, refer to
Safety 7
Technical data 194
Telephone 6
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 125
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 83
Temperature, engine oil 83
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 82
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 47
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 88
Tire damage 166
Tire identification marks 164
Tire inflation pressure 163
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Tires, changing 167
Tire sealant 168
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 163
Tire tread 166
Tone 6
Top View 120
Total range 83
Total vehicle weight 195
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 185
Towing 185
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 185
Tow-starting 185
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 99
Traction control 110
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 110
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 73
Transmission, see Steptronic Sport transmission 70
Transporting children safely 57
Tread, tires 166 Trip computer 88
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 83
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 119
Turning radius 194
Turn signals, operation 67
U Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measure 90
Universal remote control 129
Unlock button, Steptronic Sport transmission 71
Unlocking/locking via door lock 43
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 41
Unlocking, settings 46
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 189
USB interface 132
V Vanity mirror 131
Variable light distribution 93
Vehicle battery 181
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 181
Vehicle, break-in 138
Vehicle care 188
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 181
Vehicle paint 188
Vehicle position, GPS loca‐ tion 90
Vehicle wash 187
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