2014 BMW I3 steering wheel

When you approach a curve the system may
briefly report vehicles in the next lane due to
the bend of the curve. If the system deceler‐
ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler‐
ating.
After releasing the gas pedal the system is re‐
activated and controls speed independently.
Driving away In some situations, the vehicle cannot drive off
automatically; for example:
▷On steep inclines.▷From behind bumps in the road.
In these cases, step on the accelerator pedal.
Malfunction
A Check Control message is displayed if the
system fails.
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷When an object was not correctly de‐
tected.▷In heavy fog, rain, sprayed water or snow‐
fall.▷In tight curves.▷If the camera viewing field or the front
windshield are dirty or covered.▷When driving toward bright lights.▷Up to 20 seconds after drive readiness is
switched on via the Start/Stop knob.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.Cruise control
The concept The system maintains a preset speed via the
buttons on the steering wheel. The system
brakes on downhill gradients if engine braking
is insufficient.
General information
Depending on the driving settings, the features
of the cruise control can change in certain
areas.
Hints Unfavorable conditions
Do not use the system if unfavorable
conditions make it impossible to drive at a con‐
stant speed, e.g.:▷On winding roads.▷In heavy traffic.▷On slippery roads, in fog, snow or rain, or
on a loose road surface.
Otherwise, you could lose control of the vehi‐
cle and cause an accident.◀
At a glance
Buttons on the steering wheel
Press buttonFunctionSystem on/off, interruptStore speedResume speedRocker reel: change, hold,
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Controls
Switching on Press button on the steering wheel.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up.
Desired speed becomes current speed
and will be displayed - beside the sym‐
bol - in the Info Display.
Cruise control can be used.
Switch off Deactivated or interrupted system
With deactivated or interrupted system
use your brakes, steering and moves as usual
to avoid the chance of an accident.◀
Press button.▷If active: press twice.▷If interrupted: press once.
The displays go out. The stored desired speed
is deleted.
Interrupting When active, press the button.
The system is automatically interrupted if:
▷The brakes are applied.▷Selector lever position D is disengaged.▷DTC Dynamic Traction Control is acti‐
vated.▷DSC is actively controlling stability.Maintaining, storing, and changing the
speed
Hints Adjusting the desired speed
Modify desired speed to road conditions
and be ready to brake at all times; otherwise,
there is the risk of an accident.◀
Maintaining/storing the speed Press button.
Or:
Press the rocker reel while the system is inter‐
rupted.
When the system is switched on, the current
speed is maintained and stored as the desired
speed.
This is displayed in the instrument cluster.
When cruise control is maintained or stored,
DSC Dynamic Stability Control will be turned
on if needed.
Changing the speed
Press the rocker reel up or down repeatedly
until the desired speed is set.
If active, the displayed speed is stored and the
vehicle reaches the stored speed when the
road is clear.
▷Each time the rocker reel is pressed to the
point of resistance, the desired speed in‐
creases or decreases by approx.
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Display on the Control Display
Functional requirement▷The rearview camera is switched on.▷The tailgate is fully closed.
Activating assistance functions
More than one assistance function can be ac‐
tive at the same time.
▷Parking aid lines
"Parking aid lines"
Lanes and turning radius are indicated.
▷Obstacle marking
"Obstacle marking"
Spatially-shaped markings are displayed.
Pathway lines
▷Pathway lines can be superimposed on the
image of the rearview camera.▷They help you to estimate how much
space is needed when parking and maneu‐
vering on level pavement.▷They are dependent on the current steer‐
ing angle and are continuously adjusted to
the steering wheel movements.Turning circle lines▷Turning circle lines can only be superim‐
posed on the rearview camera image to‐
gether with pathway lines.▷They show the course of the smallest pos‐
sible turning radius on a level road.▷Only one turning radius line is displayed af‐
ter the steering wheel is turned past a cer‐
tain angle.
Obstacle marking
Obstacles behind the vehicle are detected by
the PDC sensors and, when respectively
equipped, detected by the rearview camera.
Obstacle markings can be faded into the image
of the rearview camera.
Their colored margins match the markings of
the PDC. This simplifies estimation of the dis‐
tance to the object shown.
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Parking using pathway and turning
radius lines1.Position the vehicle so that the turning ra‐
dius lines lead to within the limits of the
parking space.2.Turn the steering wheel to the point where
the pathway line covers the corresponding
turning radius line.
Display settings
Brightness
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.
Contrast
With the rearview camera switched on:
1. Select the symbol.2.Turn the controller until the desired setting
is reached, and press the controller.System limits
Detection of objects
Very low obstacles as well as high, protruding
objects such as ledges may not be detected by
the system.
Assistance functions also take into account
data of the PDC.
Follow instructions in the PDC chapter, refer to
page 117.
The objects displayed on the Control Display
under certain circumstances are closer than
they appear. Do not estimate the distance from
the objects on the display.
Parking assistant The concept
This system assists the driver in parking paral‐
lel to the road.
Ultrasound sensors measure parking spaces
on both sides of the vehicle.
The parking assistant calculates the best pos‐
sible parking line and during the parking proce‐
dure takes control of steering, the acceleration
and braking and if needed changes the gears.
Hold down the parking assistant button for the
duration of the parking procedure. At the end
of the parking procedure, the P selector lever
position is set.
When parking, also take note of the visual and
acoustic information and instructions issued
by the PDC, the parking assistant and the rear‐
view camera and react accordingly.
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2.Follow the instructions on the Control Dis‐
play.
The end of the parking procedure is indi‐
cated on the Control Display.3.Adjust the parking position yourself if
needed.
Interrupting manually
The parking assistant can be interrupted at any
time:
▷ "Parking Assistant" Select the symbol
on the Control Display.▷Press button.
Interrupting automatically
The system is interrupted automatically in the
following situations:
▷If the driver grasps the steering wheel or if
he takes over steering.▷Possible on snow-covered or slippery road
surfaces.▷When there are obstacles that are hard to
overcome, such as curbs.▷When there are obstacles that suddenly
arise.▷If the Park Distance Control PDC displays
clearances that are too small.▷If a maximum number of parking attempts
or the time taken for parking is exceeded.▷When switching to another function on the
Control Display.▷When the button is released.▷If the tailgate is open.▷If doors are open.▷When setting the parking brake.▷During acceleration.▷When braking.▷When unfastening the driver's safety belt.
A Check Control message is displayed.
Resume
An interrupted parking procedure can be con‐
tinued if needed.
Follow the instructions on the Control Display
to do this.
System limits
No parking assistance
The parking assistant does not offer assis‐
tance in the following situations:▷In tight curves.
Functional limitations
The system may not be fully functional in the
following situations:
▷On bumpy road surfaces such as gravel
roads.▷On slippery ground.▷On steep uphill or downhill grades.▷With accumulations of leaves/snow in the
parking space.
Limits of ultrasonic measurement
Ultrasonic measuring might not function under
the following circumstances:
▷For small children and animals.▷For persons with certain clothing, e.g.
coats.▷With external interference of the ultra‐
sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loud
machines.▷When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐
aged or out of position.▷Under certain weather conditions such as
high relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐
treme heat or strong wind.▷With tow bars and trailer couplings of other
vehicles.▷With thin or wedge-shaped objects.▷With moving objects.Seite 123Driving comfortControls125

Hints▷Follow the instructions on using the Mobi‐
lity System found on the compressor and
sealant container.▷Use of the Mobility System may be ineffec‐
tive if the tire puncture measures approx.
1/8 in/4 mm or more.▷Contact the nearest service center if the
tire cannot be made drivable.▷If possible, do not remove foreign bodies
that have penetrated the tire.▷Pull the speed limit sticker off the sealant
container and apply it to the steering
wheel.▷The use of a sealant can damage the TPM
wheel electronics. In this case, have the
electronics checked at the next opportu‐
nity and have them replaced if needed.
Storage
The mobility system is located in the storage
compartment under the hood.
Sealing container
▷Sealing container, arrow 1.▷Filling hose, arrow 2.
Observe use-by date on the sealant container.
Compressor1On/off reel2Holder for bottle3Reduce inflation pressure4Inflation pressure dial5Compressor6Connector/cable for socket7Connection hose — stowed in the bottom
of the compressor
Filling the tire with sealant
1.Shake the sealing container.Seite 173Wheels and tiresMobility175

Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 106
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 109
Accelerator pedal posi‐ tions 66
AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 158
Activated-charcoal filter 132
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 109
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
Adjustments, steering wheel 57
After washing vehicle 199
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 128, 131
Air conditioner 127
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 128, 130
Air distribution, manual 128, 130
Air flow, air conditioner 128
Air flow, automatic climate control 131
Air pressure, tires 170
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 132
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
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 174
Antifreeze, washer fluid 72
Antilock Brake System, ABS 106
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 106
Approved axle load 205
Ash tray 134
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Assistance when driving off 108
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 99
AUTO intensity 131
Automatic car wash 198
Automatic climate con‐ trol 129
Automatic cornering adjust‐ ment 56
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 109
Automatic Curb Monitor 55
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 94
Automatic deactivation of the high-voltage system 196
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 90
Automatic locking 46
Automatic recirculated-air control 131
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 130
AUTO program, intensity 131
Average fuel consumption 86
Average speed 86
Axle loads, weights 205 B
Backup charging 164
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 194
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 195
Battery, 12 volt 191
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 191
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 36
Battery state indicator 76
Battery, vehicle 191
Being pulled, referred to Tow‐ ing 194
Belts, safety belts 53
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 139
BMW Assist 6
BMW eDRIVE 31
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 185
Body work, see Working on the vehicle 196
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholders 139
Brake assistant 106
Brake discs, break-in 144
Brake pads, break-in 144
Braking, hints 146
Breakdown assis‐ tance 193, 194
Break-in 144
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 88
Bulb replacement 187
Bulb replacement, front 188
Bulb replacement, tail lights 190
Bulbs and lamps 187 Seite 206ReferenceEverything from A to Z208

Menu in instrument clus‐ter 84
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 77
Microfilter 129, 132
Minimum tread, tires 172
Mirrors 55
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 145
Mobility System 174
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 188
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 58
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 54
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 54
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 200
New wheels and tires 173
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 195
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 186
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 186
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 121
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 168 Odometer 81
Office 6
Oil 181
Oil, adding 182
Oil change interval, service requirements 82
Old batteries, disposal 191
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Opening/closing via door lock 41
Opening and closing 36
Opening and closing, without remote control 41
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 39
Operating concept, iDrive 18
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 131
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 81
P Paint, vehicle 199
Parallel parking assistant 122
Park Distance Control PDC 117
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 147
Parking aid, refer to PDC 117
Parking assistant 122
Parking brake 68
Parking lights 89
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 55
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 121
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 117
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 102
Performance display 76 Personal Profile 37
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 38
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 49
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 48
Plastic, care 200
Power failure 191
Power sunroof, glass 49
Power windows 48
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 170
Pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 37
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 49
Protective function, win‐ dows 48
Pulling, refer to Towing 194
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
Q Quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 158
Quick charging, see Level 2 Charging 162
R Radiator fluid 183
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 36
Rain sensor 71
Range Extender, fuel gauge 81
Range Extender, increasing range 67 Seite 211Everything from A to ZReference213