
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.
Minimum tread depth
Wear indicators are distributed around the
tire's circumference and have the legally re‐
quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm.
They are marked on the side of the tire with
TWI, Tread Wear Indicator.
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Opening hood
Unlocking hood1. Press button on the remote con‐
trol or in the driver's footwell, refer to
page 42.
Opening hood
1.Press the release handle and open the
hood.
Indicator/warning lights
When the hood is opened, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Closing the hood
From approx. 16 in/40 cm height allow to fall
and press again to lock the hook completely.
Make sure you hear the hood engage.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of jamming
Make sure that the closing path of the
hood is clear; otherwise, injuries may result.◀Seite 178MobilityUnder the hood180

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
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the storage com‐
partment under the hood.
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.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Safety of the high-voltage
system
Working on the vehicle 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.◀
Body work and working on the high-volt‐
age system
Do not perform any modifications or work on
the vehicle, especially maintenance and repair
work on the high-voltage system and the car‐
bon body and avoid retrofitting accessories.
If work is not carried out properly, there is the
risk of fire and fatal injury from electrocution
due to the high-voltage system's high voltage.
Modifications and work on the vehicle may
only be carried out by an authorized BMW i
service center or one that operates according
to BMW i specifications with personnel trained
accordingly.◀
Your vehicle's high-voltage system is a self-
contained system. Safety is ensured as long as
no work is performed on technical components
or on the chassis.
High-voltage system: contact with
water
The high-voltage system is typically safe even
in the following example situations:▷Water in the footwell, for instance after a
rainstorm when sunroof was kept open.▷Vehicle is in water but only up to the al‐
lowed height.▷Liquid eslides in the cargo area.
In these cases there is no risk of injury from
electrocution. Other damage to the vehicle is
possible.
High-voltage system: automatic
deactivation
If an accident occurs, the high-voltage system
is switched off automatically to prevent risk of
danger to occupants and other traffic.
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Technical dataVehicle 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
Note
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW i3Width including exterior mirrorsinches/mm80.3/2,039 Width not including side mirrorsinches/mm69.9/1,775Heightinches/mm62.1/1,578Lengthinches/mm157.8/4,008Wheelbaseinches/mm101.2/2,570Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m32.4/9.86Seite 202ReferenceTechnical data204

False alarm, refer to Uninten‐tional alarm 47
Fan, refer to Air flow 128, 131
Fine wood, care 200
First aid kit 194
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 196
Flat tire, changing wheels 191
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 95
Flat tire, warning lamp 96, 98
Flooding 146
Floor carpet, care 201
Floor mats, care 201
Fold-out position, wiper 72
Foot brake 146
Front airbags 92
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 100
Front lights 188
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 94
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 94
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 98
Fuel 168
Fuel consumption, current 86
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 86
Fuel filler flap 165
Fuel gauge, Range Ex‐ tender 81
Fuel lid 165
Fuel quality 168
Fuel recommendation 168
Fuel, tank lidacity 205
Fuse 192
G
Gasoline 168 General driving notes 145
Glare shield 134
Glass sunroof, powered 49
Glove compartment 138
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 88
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 205
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 0
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 68
Hazard warning flashers 193
Head airbags 92
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 46
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 40
Headlight flasher 70
Headlight glass 188
Headlights 188
Headlights, care 199
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 54
Head restraints, rear 54
Heavy cargo, stowing 149
Height, vehicle 204
High beams 70
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 189
High-voltage battery, charg‐ ing state indicator 76
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 145
High-voltage battery, heated 67
High-voltage battery, heavily discharged 67 High-voltage system, auto‐matic deactivation 196
High-voltage system, contact with water 196
High-voltage system, dis‐ plays 75
High-voltage system, safety 196
Hills 146
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 108
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 139
Hold function 69
Hood 42
Hood via remote control 40
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 145
Hydroplaning 146
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 81
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 81
Identification marks, tires 171
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 36
Illuminant replacement 187
Important under the hood 179
Increase range 150
Increase range with Range Extender 67
Indication of a flat tire 96, 98
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 77
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 77
Individual air distribu‐ tion 128, 130 Seite 209Everything from A to ZReference211