2014 BMW I8 battery location

The driving style is efficient as long as the ac‐
celerator pedal pointer is within the lower
range highlighted in blue during acceleration
and deceleration.
The energy recovery occurs during coasting
and braking and is displayed in the perform‐
ance display by the accelerator pedal indicator.
The accelerator pedal pointer is within the
CHARGE range.
Efficient energy recovery:
▷The accelerator pedal moves to the left
within the blue range of the CHARGE dis‐
play, arrow 1.▷The energy use while driving can be opti‐
mized by efficient acceleration.
Efficient acceleration:
▷The accelerator pedal moves to the right
within the blue range of the eDRIVE dis‐
play, arrow 2.▷Use deceleration during coasting as often
as possible for energy recovery.
Brake according to traffic and circum‐
stances
Brake in accordance with the traffic conditions,
or there is the risk of accident.◀
Using drive modes and assistance
systems
Max eDRIVE
Max eDRIVE, refer to page 61, forces electric
driving. Electric driving is especially efficient
for short distances, low to medium speeds and
in stop-and-go traffic.
SAVE battery
SAVE Battery, refer to page 61, conserves the
electric range for a later point in time. In this
case, the vehicle is driven primarily by the
combustion engine.
ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 141, supports a driv‐
ing style that saves on fuel consumption. For
this purpose, the engine control and comfort
features, e. g. the climate control output, are
adjusted.
Discharge of the high-voltage battery Longer idle periods can reduce the charge
state of the high-voltage battery.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex‐
tended periods with a low charging state
Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe‐
riod, check the battery charge indicator to en‐
sure that the high-voltage battery is fully
charged. During the idle period, connect the
vehicle to a charging station at a suitable
charging location. If necessary, the high-volt‐
age battery will be charged automatically.
Make sure that the charging process takes
place. Regularly check the charging state.
Don't allow battery charge status to drop too
low - it will damage the battery.◀
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate Drive with the tailgate closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged.◀Seite 135Things to remember when drivingDriving tips135
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Maintaining charging state
Should it be necessary, e.g., to conserve the
electrical range for a later point in time on the
trip, the current charging state of the high-volt‐
age battery can be maintained with Maintain‐
ing charging state, refer to page 61.
Hints Working with electrical current
When working with electrical current, ob‐
serve the safety regulations. Otherwise, with
high voltage or excess current there is a risk to
persons and property, e.g., from electrocution
or fire.◀
Have the charging device checked be‐
fore commissioning
Before the initial charging process, have your
own charging device checked at the charging location by a qualified electrician, that is,
charging port on the vehicle, charging cable,
charging station or household socket and con‐
nected circuits. Otherwise, there is a danger of
damage to the vehicle and overloading of the
supply mains at the charging location.◀
Follow instructions at the charging sta‐
tion
When working with electrical current, follow
the instructions at the charging station. Other‐
wise, there is a risk of an accident.◀
Make sure that the charging device is in
flawless operating condition
Only use the charging device in a flawless con‐
dition. Otherwise, a risk of fire may result, e.g.,
from the device heating up because of, say,
worn contacts or damage.◀
No simultaneous charging and refueling
Do not refuel while a charging cable is
plugged in, and maintain an adequate safety
distance from highly flammable materials. Oth‐
erwise, there is a danger of personal injury andproperty damage from burning fuel vapors,
e.g., if the charging cable is improperly plug‐
ged in or unplugged.◀
Have the charging port cleaned by
trained personnel
If the charging port is dirty, have the car
cleaned only by appropriately trained person‐
nel. Otherwise, there is a danger of injury from
high voltage.◀
Charging cable General information
Use a Level 1 charging cable, Level 2 charging
cable or the permanently installed charging ca‐
ble of a charging station to charge the vehicle.
Different charging cables can be required de‐
pending on the country.
Level 1 charging cable
With the Level 1 charging cable, it is permissi‐
ble to perform charging from grounded house‐
hold sockets. At the power connection of a
household socket, charging is done with alter‐
nating current.
When a Level 1 charging cable is used, this
may produce efficiency values other than indi‐
cated on the energy label.
Level 2 charging cableThe 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.
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Settings are stored. When you change charg‐
ing locations you also might need to change
the setting for charging.
Set the charge current strength at other
household sockets to "Low".
Stopping charging process The charging operation can be stopped at any
time by removing the charging cable and con‐
tinued at a later time by connecting the charg‐
ing cable in order to use other loads on the
power connection or to prevent simultaneous
high power from multiple loads.
The charging operation is interrupted when the
vehicle is unlocked and automatically resumed
after a brief time or when it is locked.
Continue charging operation If the charging operation is interrupted, e.g.,
through a temporary power failure, the charg‐
ing operation is automatically continued after
the interruption.
Terminating charging process1.Removing the charging cable from the ve‐
hicle, refer to page 148.2.Stow the charging cable as required.3.Close the charging port flap.4.Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
Displays in the instrument
cluster
The charging state indicator light shows the
charging state of the high-voltage battery in
the instrument cluster, if operating readiness is
turned on. If all segments are filled, the high-
voltage battery is fully charged.
Even if no segments are filled, the high-voltage
system is still under high voltage.
DisplayMeaningPlug blue: charging operation active.
White plug: charging interruption.End of charging time or set depar‐
ture time.Charging progress bar.Indicator in blue: charged electrical
range.Indicator in white: maximum electri‐
cal range.Departure time set.Climate control activated at depar‐
ture time.Flashing: ventilation active.Flashing: heating active.Flashing: cooling active.
Departure time
The concept For optimum range and climate control, the
departure time can be set before parking the
car.
With a set departure time, the vehicle is cli‐
mate controlled during the charging process
when climate control is set. Climate control
output is reduced during the trip. This in‐
creases the range during electric driving.
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▷Seat and mirror memory: store the posi‐
tions again.▷Time: update.▷Date: update.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐
sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀
Replacing fuse
The fuses are located in the passenger foot‐
well under the dashboard.
1.To open, loosen screws, arrow 1.2.Remove cover, arrow 2.
Information on the fuse types and locations
is found on a separate sheet.3.Replace the fuse in question.4.The installation is done in reverse order
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F
Failure message, see Check Control 76
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 46
Fan, refer to Air flow 122
Filler neck for engine oil 167
First aid kit 176
Fitting for towing, see tow fit‐ ting 177
Flat tire, changing wheels 173
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Flat tire, warning lamp 97
Flooding 136
Floor carpet, care 182
Floor mats, care 182
Fold-out position, wiper 66
Foot brake 136
Front airbags 93
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 99
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 95
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 95
Fuel 157
Fuel consumption, current 84
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 84
Fuel filler flap 154
Fuel gauge 79
Fuel lid 154
Fuel quality 157
Fuel recommendation 157
Fuel, tank lidacity 187
Fuse 174 G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 125
Gasoline 157
Gear change, Steptronic Sport transmission 68
Gear shift indicator 81
Gearshift, see Steptronic Sport transmission 67
General driving notes 135
Glare shield 127
Glove compartment 130
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 87
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 187
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 63
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 126
Hazard warning flashers 175
Head airbags 93
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 90
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 89
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 45
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 40
Headlight flasher 65
Headlight glass 172
Headlights, care 181
Head restraints 48
Head restraints, front 51
Head-up Display 87
Head-up Display, care 183
Heavy cargo, stowing 139
Height, vehicle 186
High-beam Assistant 91
High beams 65 High beams/low beams, refer
to High-beam Assistant 91
High-voltage battery, charg‐ ing state indicator 74
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 135
High-voltage system, auto‐ matic deactivation 178
High-voltage system, contact with water 178
High-voltage system, safety 178
Hills 137
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 108
Hints 6
Holder for beverages 131
Hood 42
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 136
HUD Head-up Display 87
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 76
Hybrid system, displays 74
Hydroplaning 136
I
Ice warning, see External temperature warning 80
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 80
Identification marks, tires 160
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 36
Increase range 140
Indication of a flat tire 97
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 76
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 76
Individual air distribution 122 Seite 193Everything from A to ZReference193
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