2014 BMW I3 display

Switching the system on/off
Switch off Press and hold the left button until the
control switches off.
Switching on
Press any button except▷Rear window defroster.▷Seat heating.
Microfilter/activated-charcoal filter
In external and recirculated air mode the mi‐
crofilter/activated charcoal filter filters dust,
pollen, and gaseous pollutants out of the air.
This filter should be replaced during scheduled
maintenance, refer to page 185, of your vehi‐
cle.
Ventilation
▷Thumbwheels for opening and closing the
vents continuously, arrows 1.▷Lever for changing the air flow direction,
arrow 2.
Adjusting the ventilation
▷Ventilation for cooling:
Direct vent in your direction when vehicle's
interior is too hot.▷Draft-free ventilation:
Adjust the vent to let the air flow past you.Stationary climate control
The concept Stationary climate control cools or heats the
interior prior to departure to a comfortable
temperature.
The interior temperature is lowered with high
cooling output.
The system may heat the interior. Snow and
ice can be removed more easily.
The air automatically exits through the vents to
the windshield, the side windows, the upper
body region and into the footwell.
The stationary climate control can be switched
on and off via the following systems:▷Direct operation, refer to page 132.▷Preselected departure times, refer to
page 133.
With the BMW i Remote App, refer to
page 133, the standing air conditioning can be
switched on.
The system switches off automatically at the
latest after 30 minutes.
Functional requirements
▷When the departure time is preselected:
depends on internal, external and set tem‐
perature.▷Direct operation via iDrive: any external
temperature.▷The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged.▷Drive readiness is deactivated.▷The vents are open to allow air to flow out.
Switching on/off directly
On the Control Display:
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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 163.
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
preselected departure time.
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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.
Range Extender The full performance of the Range Extender is
available after a brief operating period and is
only minimally restricted during the run-in
phase.
Control of the Range Extender during and after
the run-in phase, as well as the activation of
the full performance, are preset depending on
the system and take place automatically.
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 brakepads. 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
performance display.
The energy recovery occurs during coasting
and braking and is displayed in the perform‐
ance display by the accelerator pedal indicator.
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Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as the rear window defroster
require a lot of energy and reduce the range,
especially in city and stop-and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed.
The ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ driving pro‐
grams support the energy-conserving use of
comfort features. They automatically perform a
partial or complete deactivation of these func‐
tions.
Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ The concept
ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ support an efficient
driving style. To this end, the control of the
drive is optimized for moderate acceleration,
and adapted to lighting and comfort features,
such as climate control output. Some vehicle
functions cannot be used during activated
drive mode ECO PRO and ECO PRO+.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions can
be displayed that assist in driving efficiently.
At a glance With ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ different set‐
tings are made in the respective mode.
ECO PRO▷Reduce heat output or heating cycle for ex‐
terior mirror, rear window and seat heating.▷What reduces the the cooling and heating
output of the climate control system.▷The speed is limited to an adjustable maxi‐
mum value between 50 mph/80 km/h and
80 mph/130 km/h. To intentionally exceed
the speed limit, press the accelerator pedal
all the way down.
ECO PRO+
The cooling and heating output of the climate
control system are additionally deactivated on
ECO PRO+ activation.
The low beams are dimmed.
The maximum speed is limited to
55 mph/90 km/h. In special situations, the
speed limit can be consciously exceeded by applying the accelerator pedal.
Activate ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO or ECO PRO+ is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"3.Configure the program.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."ECO PRO mode"
Or
1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
ECO PRO Tip
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Adjust the ECO PRO speed.▷"ECO PRO speed warning":
The output is reduced once the set ECO
PRO speed is reached.
Coasting
With little pressure on the accelerator pedal,
the vehicle can coast without energy recovery.
The accelerator pedal indicator in the instru‐
ment display is centered between CHARGE
and ePOWER during coasting.
ECO PRO climate control "ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
cooling of the car's interior, fuel consumption
can be economized.
ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set‐
tings in percentages.
Display in the instrument cluster
Driving style
A bar display in the instrument cluster indi‐
cates your current driving efficiency.
Mark in the CHARGE range, arrow 1: indication
for energy recovery and braking.
Mark in the ePOWER area, arrow 2: display
when accelerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the
bar's color:▷Blue display: efficient driving style as long
as the mark moves within the blue range.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g., by
reduced acceleration.
The display switches to blue as soon as all
conditions for fuel-efficiency-optimized driving
are met.
ECO PRO Tip Driving tip
As soon as one of the conditions for efficient
driving is no longer fulfilled, respective driving
instructions are displayed as a symbol in the
instrument cluster.
Symbols
An additional symbol and a text message are
displayed on the control display.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving back off the ac‐
celerator or delay accelerating to al‐
low time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.
Indications on the Control Display
eDRIVE
Information on fuel consumption and technol‐
ogy can be displayed while driving.
1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"
Displaying ECO PRO Tips
ECO PRO Tips can be displayed as a note in
the split screen while driving in the energy flow
display.
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Displaying ECO PRO Tips:1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"3. "ECO PRO Tips"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
ECO PRO driving style analysis
The concept
The system helps develop a particularly effi‐
cient driving style and to save energy.
For this purpose, the driving style is analyzed.
The assessment is done in various categories
and is displayed on the Control Display.
Those assessments will help you adjust your
driving style and save some energy.
The last fifteen minutes of a trip are evaluated.
The range of the vehicle can be extended by
an efficient driving style.
Functional requirement The function is only available in ECO PRO
mode.
Calling up ECO PRO driving styleanalysis
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."eDRIVE"3. Select the symbol.
Display on the Control Display
The display of the ECO PRO driving style anal‐
ysis consists of a symbolized route and a
lookup table.
The road symbolizes the efficiency of the driv‐
ing style. The more efficient the driving style,
the smoother the depicted route becomes, ar‐
row 1.
The table of values contains stars. The more
efficient the driving style, the more stars are
displayed in the table, arrow 2.
If, on the other hand, the driving style is ineffi‐
cient, a wavy road and a reduced number of
stars is displayed.
To assist with an efficient driving style, ECO
PRO tips are displayed during driving.
Tips about the energy saving driving style, In‐
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Charging vehicleVehicle 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 concept
The vehicle can be charged using various
charging cables at charging stations or hous‐
hold sockets. Control and monitoring of the
charging process are handled completely au‐
tomatically. The charge current strength can
be set by means of the Control Display.
General information
High-voltage battery The high-voltage battery is used as an energy
accumulator. The high-voltage battery can be
charged by energy recovery during the trip or
via the power grid.
When charging via the power grid, you can
chose between the following variants.▷Level 1 charging via a household socket.▷Level 2 charging via a Level 2 charging sta‐
tion.▷Charging via a DC charging station.
Level 1 charging is possible via a household
socket within a voltage range of 100 volts to
240 volts.
For optimal use of the energy from the power
grid, charging at a Level 2 charging station,
such as BMW i Wallbox, is recommended.
Charge current
The charge current strength is indicated in am‐
peres.
The vehicle cannot automatically detect the
maximum permissible charge current strength
during charging via a household socket or
charging station.
Level 1 charging
Prior to the first Level 1 charging at your own
household socket, as well as when charging at
external electrical power sockets in Level 1,
the allowed charge current strength must be
determined, e.g. by a qualified electrician.
The charge current strength for Level 1 charg‐
ing, refer to page 161, can be adjusted in the
vehicle in three steps.
At delivery, the charge current for
Level 1 charging is set to "Low".
Depending on the country-specific version,
one of four ampere ratings is printed on the
Level 1 charging cable. This ampere rating is
the limit which must be adhered to for the vehi‐
cle if the charge current is set to "Maximum".
According to the market-specific version, the
charge current strength changes differently if
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Charging at a Level 2 charging station
The permitted charge current strength must
be determined prior to charging at a
Level 2 charging station, e.g. from the operator
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When a Level 1 charging cable is used, this
may produce efficiency values other than indi‐
cated on the energy label.
Level 2 charging cable
The Level 2 charging cable makes it possible
to recharge at sockets of designated
Level 2 charging stations using a special plug.
Charging is performed with alternating current
at designated Level 2 charging stations. The
charging process can be completed faster than
at household sockets.
If necessary, the charging cable is attached to
the charging station.
If a Level 2 charging cable is used, apply the
corresponding setting on the Control Display,
refer to page 162.
DC charging cable The DC charging cable that is permanently in‐
stalled at the charging station makes is possi‐
ble to charge at DC charging stations. Charg‐
ing is performed with direct current at
designated DC charging stations. At the higher
lidacity current connection of a DC charger
station the charging time is significantly lower
than with a household socket or a level 2
charging station.
During charging at a DC charging station, an
indication in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 162, is displayed.
Hints Use approved charging cables only
Use only approved charging cables or
charging stations for charging. Otherwise,
there is a danger of property damage or per‐
sonal injury, e.g., from burning cables. Informa‐
tion about the approved charging cables can
be obtained from the service center.◀Use the charging cable only for charging
the vehicle, and do not extend it
Use the charging cable only for charging the
vehicle and do not extend it with cables or
adapters. Otherwise, it may not be possible to
complete the charging process or property
damage might occur, e.g., due to a cable fire.◀
Do not use any damaged charging cables
Do not use any damaged charging ca‐
bles. Otherwise, there is a risk of injury from
high voltage.◀
Storage The Level 1 charging cable is located in the ca‐
ble compartment under the hood.
The Level 2 charging cable can be stored in
the same place.
Moisture can penetrate into the occasional use
cable compartment, e.g. in a car wash.
If required, store the charging cable with the
installed plug cover to prevent moisture in the
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