2014 BMW I8 buttons

scope of storable settings is country- and
equipment-dependable.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Lights.▷Climate control.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Programmable memory buttons.▷Volumes, tone.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Head-up Display.▷Driving Dynamics Control.▷Intelligent Safety.
Profile management
Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.
The activated profile is assigned to the cur‐
rently used remote control.
Renaming profiles
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile and the
saved contacts can be exported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐
other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐
file function.
The following export options are available:
▷Via BMW Online.▷Via the USB port to a USB device.
Popular file systems for USB devices are
supported. FAT32 and exFAT are the rec‐
ommended formats for profile export.
Other formats may not support the export.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB port: "USB device"
Alternatively, the settings and contacts can be
exported via an app to a suitable smartphone.
Importing profiles Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be
imported via BMW Online.
Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐
ported via the USB interface.
Existing settings and contacts are overwritten
with the imported profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
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Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can also
be unlocked and locked from the outside with‐
out remote control, refer to page 41.
For US owners only
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communication
Commission regulations. Operation is gov‐
erned by the following:
FCC ID:▷LX8766S.▷LX8766E.▷LX8CAS.▷LX8CAS2.▷MYTCAS4.
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
▷This device may not cause harmful inter‐
ference, and▷this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Any unauthorized modifications or changes to
these devices could void the user's authority to
operate this equipment.
Without remote control
Locking from the outside
1.Close the driver's door from the outside.2.Enter the vehicle via the front passenger
side and close front passenger door.3. Press button for central locking
system.
Vehicle is locked.4.Unlock the front passenger door via the
lever in the door frame, refer to page 42.5.Exit the vehicle on the front passenger
side:
Make sure that the remote control is not in
the vehicle.6.Close the front passenger door.
Unlocking from the outside
The driver's door can be opened at the door
lock using the integrated key, refer to page 36.
The alarm system is set off when the vehicle is
opened using the door lock.
In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehicle
with the remote control or establish radio-
ready state, if needed, through emergency de‐
tection of the remote control, refer to page 37.
From the inside
Unlocking and locking
Via the buttons for the central locking system.
▷ By pressing the button, the vehicle
is locked with the doors closed.
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Locking
From above, touch the surface on the side wall
with your finger for approx. 1 second, arrow.
This corresponds with pressing the button on
the remote control.

To save battery power, ensure that all power
consumers are turned off before locking the
vehicle.
Convenient closing Monitor closing
Monitor closing to ensure that no one
becomes trapped.◀
From above, touch the surface on the sidewall
with your finger and hold it there, arrow.
This corresponds to pressing and holding

the remote control button.
Malfunction
Remote control detection by the vehicle can
among others be malfunctioning under the fol‐
lowing circumstances:
▷Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment
with high transmit power.▷Shielding of the remote control due to
metal objects.▷Interference of the radio connection from
mobile phones or other electronic devices
in direct proximity.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects or electronic devices.
In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock
the vehicle using the buttons of the remote
control or using the integrated key, refer to
page 41.
Adjusting
Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐
fer to page 37.
Doors
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:▷"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door is unlocked.
Pressing again unlocks the entire vehi‐
cle.▷"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Depending on optional features and country
version, this setting is not offered in some
cases.
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Speed limit detection can also be displayed in
the Head-up Display.
System limits The system may not be fully functional and
may provide incorrect information in the fol‐
lowing situations:▷In heavy fog, rain or snowfall.▷When signs are concealed by objects.▷When driving very close to the vehicle in
front of you.▷When driving toward bright lights.▷When the windshield behind the interior
rearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐
ered by a sticker, etc.▷In the event of incorrect detection by the
camera.▷If the speed limits stored in the navigation
system are incorrect.▷In areas not covered by the navigation sys‐
tem.▷When roads differ from the navigation,
such as due to changes in road routing.▷When passing buses or trucks with a
speed sticker.▷If the traffic signs are non-conforming.▷During calibration of the camera immedi‐
ately after vehicle shipment.
Selection lists in the
instrument cluster
The concept Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the following can be displayed or operated us‐
ing the buttons and the thumbwheel on the
steering wheel as well as the displays in the in‐
strument cluster and the Head-up Display:
▷Current audio source.▷Redial phone feature.▷Turn on voice activation system.
It also displays programs of the Driving Dy‐
namics Control.
Display
Depending on your vehicle's optional features,
the list in the instrument cluster can differ from
the illustration shown.
Activating a list and adjusting the
setting
On the right side of the steering wheel, turn
the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding
list.
Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐
ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel.
Computer
Display in the instrument cluster The information from the computer is shown in
the lower left area of the instrument cluster.
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Driving comfortVehicle 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.
Cruise controlThe 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 wheelPress buttonFunctionSystem on/off, interruptStore speedResume speedRocker reel: change, hold,
store speed
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.
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Interior equipmentVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
Universal Integrated RemoteControl
The concept
The universal garage door opener can operate
up to 3 functions of remote-controlled sys‐
tems such as garage door drives or lighting
systems. The universal garage door opener re‐
places up to 3 different hand-held transmitters.
To operate the remote control, the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror must be program‐
med with the desired functions. The hand-held
transmitter for the particular system is required
in order to program the remote control.
During programming
During programming and before activat‐
ing a device using the universal garage door
opener, ensure that there are no people, ani‐
mals or objects in the area of the remote-con‐
trolled device; otherwise, there is a risk of in‐
jury or damage.
Also follow the safety instructions of the hand-
held transmitter.◀
Before selling the vehicle, delete the stored
functions for the sake of security.
Compatibility If this symbol is printed on the packag‐
ing or in the instructions of the system
to be controlled, the system is gener‐ally compatible with the universal garage door
opener.
If you have any questions, please contact:▷Your service center.▷www.homelink.com on the Internet.
HomeLink is a registered trademark of Gentex
Corporation.
Control elements on the interior
rearview mirror
▷LED, arrow 1.▷Buttons, arrow 2.▷The hand-held transmitter, arrow 3, is re‐
quired for programming.
Programming
General information
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Initial setup:
Press and hold the left and right button on
the interior rearview mirror simultaneously
for approximately 20 seconds until the LED
on the interior rearview mirror flashes. This
erases all programming of the buttons on
the interior rearview mirror.3.Hold the hand-held transmitter for the sys‐
tem to be controlled approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to
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rearview mirror. The required distance de‐
pends on the manual transmitter.4.Simultaneously press and hold the button
of the desired function on the hand-held
transmitter and the button to be program‐
med on the interior rearview mirror. The
LED on the interior rearview mirror will be‐
gin flashing slowly.5.Release both buttons as soon as the LED
flashes more rapidly. The LED flashing
faster indicates that the button on the inte‐
rior rearview mirror has been programmed.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
least 60 seconds, change the distance be‐
tween the interior rearview mirror and the
hand-held transmitter and repeat the step.
Several more attempts at different distan‐
ces may be necessary. Wait at least
15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior rearview mirror button
and repeatedly press and release the
hand-held transmitter button for 2 sec‐
onds.6.To program other functions on other but‐
tons, repeat steps 3 to 5.
The systems can be controlled using the inte‐
rior rearview mirror buttons.
Special feature of the alternating-
code wireless system
If you are unable to operate the system after
repeated programming, please check if the
system to be controlled features an alternat‐
ing-code system.
Read the system's operating manual, or press
the programmed button on the interior rear‐
view mirror longer. If the LED on the interior
rearview mirror starts flashing rapidly and then
stays lit constantly for 2 seconds, the system
features an alternating-code system. Flashing
and continuous illumination of the LED will re‐
peat for approximately 20 seconds.
For systems with an alternating-code system,
the universal garage door opener and the sys‐
tem also have to be synchronized.
Please read the operating manual to find out how to synchronize the system.
Synchronizing is easier with the aid of a sec‐
ond person.
To synchronize:1.Park the vehicle within range of the re‐
mote-controlled system.2.Program the relevant button on the interior
rearview mirror as described.3.Locate and press the synchronizing button
on the system being programmed. You
have approx. 30 seconds for the next step.4.Hold down the programmed button on the
interior rearview mirror for approximately
3 seconds and then release it. If necessary,
repeat this step up to three times in order
to finish synchronization. Once synchroni‐
zation is complete, the programmed func‐
tion will be carried out.
Reprogramming individual buttons
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press and hold the interior rearview mirror
button to be programmed.3.As soon as the interior rearview mirror LED
starts flashing slowly, hold the hand-held
transmitter for the system to be controlled
approx. 1 to 3 in/2.5 to 8 cm away from the
buttons of the interior rearview mirror. The
required distance depends on the manual
transmitter.4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held trans‐
mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐
rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐
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Menu, EfficientDynamics 142
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 83
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 76
Microfilter 123
Minimum tread, tires 162
Mirrors 51
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 136
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 172
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Mounting of child restraint systems 54
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 51
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 182
New wheels and tires 163
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 171
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 171
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 115
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 157
Odometer 80
Office 6
Oil 165
Oil, adding 167 Oil additives 167
Oil change 168
Oil change interval, service requirements 80
Oil filler neck 167
Oil types, alternative 168
Oil types, approved 167
Old batteries, disposal 174
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
Operating readiness 58
Operating readiness off 59
Operating readiness on 58
Optional equipment, standard equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 121
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 79
P Paint, vehicle 181
Park Distance Control PDC 111
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 137
Parking aid, refer to PDC 111
Parking brake 63
Parking lights 89
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 51
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 115
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 111
Pedestrian protection 62 Pedestrian warning with city
braking function 102
Performance Control 107
Personal Profile 37
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 38
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 47
Plastic, care 182
POWER, driving with com‐ bustion engine 62
Power failure 173
Power windows 47
Pressure, tire air pres‐ sure 159
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 37
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, win‐ dows 47
Push-and-turn reel, refer to Controller 18
Q Quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 147
R Radiator fluid 169
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 36
Radio ready state 58
Rain sensor 65
Rearview camera 113
Rearview mirror 51
Rear window defroster 123
Recirculated-air filter 123
Recirculated-air mode 121
Recommended fuel grade 157
Recommended tire brands 163 Seite 195Everything from A to ZReference195
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