2014 BMW I3 Range

Weights/Volume BMW i3 without Range ExtenderApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg3,615/1,640Loadlbs/kg715/324Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,720/780Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,005/909Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters15.1–36.9/260–1,100

BMW i3 with Range ExtenderApproved gross vehicle weightlbs/kg3,815/1,730Loadlbs/kg650/295Approved front axle loadlbs/kg1,785/810Approved rear axle loadlbs/kg2,205/1,000Cargo area capacitycu ft/liters15.1–36.9/260–1,100
Capacities

US gal/litersNotesFuel tank, approx.1.9/7With optional Range Ex‐
tenderSeite 203Technical dataReference205

Button, RES 112
Button, Start/Stop 62
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 194
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera-based Cruise Con‐ trol 109
Camera, care 201
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 120
Can holder, refer to Cuphold‐ ers 139
Car battery 191
Car care products 199
Care, displays 201
Care, vehicle 199
Cargo 148
Cargo area 135
Cargo area, enlarging 136
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 140
Cargo cover 135
Cargo, securing 149
Cargo straps, securing cargo 149
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 36
Carpet, care 201
Car wash 198
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 145
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 185
Center armrest 139
Center console 16
Central locking system 42
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels 191
Changing wheels/tires 173 Charging battery, see Vehicle charging 156
Charging, refer to Charging vehicle 156
Charging, refer to Vehicle charging 156
Charging screen 75
Charging state indicator, high-voltage battery 76
Charging status, see display of the charging status 160
Charging vehicle 156
Charging vehicle, refer to Ve‐ hicle charging 156
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 77
Check engine oil 181
Check oil level 181
Children, seating position 58
Children, transporting safely 58
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 58
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 59
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 58
Child seat, mounting 58
Child seats 58
Chrome parts, care 200
Cigarette lighter 134
Cleaning displays 201
Climate control 127, 129
Clock 82
Closing/opening via door lock 41
Closing/opening with remote control 39
Clothes hooks 140
Coasting 67
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 69
Combination reel, refer to Wiper system 70
Comfort Access 44 COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 107
Compartments in the doors 138
Compressor 174
Computer 85
Condensation on win‐ dows 128, 131
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 147
Condition Based Service CBS 185
Confirmation signal 46
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 134
Contact with water, high-volt‐ age system 196
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 87
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 106
Convenient opening with the remote control 39
Coolant 183
Coolant temperature 81
Cooling function 128, 130
Cooling, maximum 131
Cooling system 183
Corrosion on brake discs 146
Cosmetic mirror 134
Cruise control 115
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 109
Cruise control, refer to Cam‐ era-based Cruise Con‐
trol 109
Cruising range 82
Cupholders 139
Current fuel consumption 86
D
Damage, tires 173 Seite 207Everything from A to ZReference209

Data, technical 204
Daytime running lights 90
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 128, 131
Dehumidifying, air 128, 130
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure times, stationary climate control 133
Digital clock 82
Dimensions 204
Dimmable exterior mirrors 56
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 57
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display for performance and energy recovery 76
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 90
Displays 74
Displays, cleaning 201
Displays, eDRIVE system 75
Displays, high-voltage sys‐ tem 75
Disposal, coolant 184
Disposal, vehicle battery 191
Distance control, refer to PDC 117
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 41
Door lock, refer to Remote control 36
Drive display 76
Drive-off assistant 108
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 106
Drive readiness in detail 63
Drive readiness, switching off 65
Drive readiness, switching on 63
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 107
Driving in detail 66 Driving instructions, break- in 144
Driving instructions, eDRIVE drive system 144
Driving mode 107
Driving notes, general 145
Driving, refer to drive readi‐ ness in detail 63
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 106
Driving, Start/Stop button 62
Driving style analysis 153
Driving tips 145
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 106
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 107
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 106
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 107
E
ECO PRO 151
ECO PRO+ 151
ECO PRO display 151
ECO PRO driving mode 151
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 153
ECO PRO mode 151
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 152
eDRIVE drive system, driving instructions 144
eDRIVE, electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 31
eDrive system, at a glance 31
eDRIVE system, displays 75
EfficientDynamics 152
Electric driving 66
Electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 31
Electric range 82
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 106 Emergency charging, refer toBackup charging 164
Emergency detection, remote control 37
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 166
Emergency Request 193
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 194
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 37
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 65
Energy Control 86
Energy recovery, display‐ ing 76
Energy recovery, driving sta‐ bility control systems 106
Engine coolant 183
Engine oil 181
Engine oil, adding 182
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 37
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 194
Entering a car wash 198
Error displays, see Check Control 77
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 106
Exchanging wheels/tires 173
Exhaust system 145
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 56
Exterior mirrors 55
External start 194
External temperature dis‐ play 81
External temperature warn‐ ing 81
Eyes for securing cargo 149
F
Failure message, see Check Control 77 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z210

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

Individual settings, refer toPersonal Profile 37
Inflation pressure, tires 170
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 98
Info display, refer to Com‐ puter 85
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Instrument cluster 74
Instrument lighting 90
Integrated key 36
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 193
Intelligent Safety 99
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 131
Interior lights 91
Interior lights via remote con‐ trol 39
Interior motion sensor 47
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 57
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 56
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 82
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 191
Jump-starting 194
Jump starting, refer to Backup charging 164
K
Key/remote control 36
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 44 Key Memory, refer to Per‐sonal Profile 37
Knee airbag 92
L
Lamp replacement, front 188
Lamp replacement, see Bulb replacement 187
Language on Control Dis‐ play 87
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 149
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 59
Leather, care 199
LED headlights, bulb replace‐ ment 189
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 188
Length, vehicle 204
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
Level 1 Charging 161
Level 1 charging cable 157
Level 2 Charging 162
Level 2 charging cable 158
Light alloy wheels, care 200
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 188
Lighter 134
Lighting 89
Lighting via remote con‐ trol 39
Light reel 89
Lights 89
Load 149
Loading 148
Lock, door 41
Locking/unlocking via door lock 41
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 39
Locking, automatic 46
Locking, settings 45
Locking via tailgate 43 Longer idle phases 201
Long idle times and long-term vehicle storage 201
Long-term vehicle stor‐ age 201
Low beams 89
M
Maintaining charging state, see Range Extender 67
Maintenance 185
Maintenance require‐ ments 185
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 82
Maintenance system, BMW 185
Make-up mirror 134
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 77
Manual air distribu‐ tion 128, 130
Manual air flow 128, 131
Manual operation, door lock 41
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 55
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 166
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 118
Manual operation, rearview camera 120
Marking on approved tires 174
Master key, refer to Remote control 36
Maximum cooling 131
Maximum speed, display 83
Maximum speed, winter tires 174
Measure, units of 88
Medical kit 194
Menu, EfficientDynamics 152 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z212

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

Range Extender, mainte‐nance run 67
Rearview camera 120
Rearview mirror 55
Rear window de‐ froster 128, 131
Recirculated-air filter 132
Recirculated-air mode 128, 131
Recommended fuel grade 168
Recommended tire brands 174
Refueling 165
Remaining range 82
Remote control/key 36
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 40
Replacement fuse 192
Replacing wheels/tires 173
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 112
RES button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 109
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 115
Reserve warning, refer to Range 82
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Retaining straps, securing cargo 149
Retreaded tires 174
Roadside parking lights 90
RON recommended fuel grade 168
Roofliner 17
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 195
Rubber components, care 200
S Safe braking 146 Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 53
Safety belts, care 200
Safety of the high-voltage system 196
Safety systems, airbags 92
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 196
Sealant 174
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Seat heating, front 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 58
Seats 51
Secondary lights, rear 190
Selection list in instrument cluster 84
Sensors, care 201
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 185
Service requirements, dis‐ play 82
Service, Roadside Assis‐ tance 194
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
SET button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 109
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 115
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 45
Settings, mirrors 55
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 87
Side airbags 92
Signaling, horn 14 Signals when unlocking 46
Sitting safely 51
Size 204
Slide/tilt glass roof 49
Smallest turning radius 204
Snow chains 178
Socket 134
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 186
SOS button 193
Spare fuse 192
Speed, average 86
Speed limit detection, com‐ puter 86
Speed limiter, display 83
Speed Limit Information 83
Speed warning 86
Split screen 23
Stability control systems 106
Standard charging cable, see Level 1 charging cable 157
Standard charging, see Level 1 Charging 161
Standing air conditioning, re‐ mote control 46
Start/Stop button 62
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 37
Stationary climate con‐ trol 132
Status control display, tires 95
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 57
Storage compartments 138
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 138
Storage, tires 174
Storing the vehicle 201
Summer tires, tread 172
Sun visor 134
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 80
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 107 Seite 212ReferenceEverything from A to Z214