NotesThe special features of your
BMW i
High-voltage system
Your BMW i is a hybrid vehicle. In addition to
the combustion engine, your vehicle features a
high-voltage system that consists of an elec‐
tric motor and a high-voltage battery among
other things.
Carbon body The vehicle consists of two different functional
units: the drive module made from aluminum
and the life module made from carbon fiber re‐
inforced plastic (carbon).
Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a partic‐
ular topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorialdeadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline
can be found in the appendix of the printed
Owner's Handbook for Vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The topics Navigation, Entertainment, Com‐
munication and the short commands of the
voice activation system can be retrieved on the
Control Display via the Integrated Owner's
Handbook.Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed
precisely in order to avoid the possibility of
personal injury and serious damage to the
vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of
information.
Refers to measures that can be taken to
help protect the environment.
"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to
select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice
activation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the
voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the
relevant section of this Owner's Manual for
information on a particular part or assembly.
Indicates, on certain parts or assemblies, that
incorrect use of high-voltage equipment or of
orange-colored high-voltage components re‐
sults in the risk of life-threatening injury from
electric shock.
Vehicle features and options
This Owner's Manual describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional
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Tachometer 79
Tailgate closing 43
Tailgate, Emergency unlock‐ ing 43
Tailgate opening 42
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 40
Tail lamps, see Bulb replace‐ ment 172
Tank unlocking, refer to Tank vent 154
Tank vent 154
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 186
Telephone 6
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 121
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 80
Temperature, engine oil 79
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 78
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 45
Tilt alarm sensor 46
Time of arrival 84
Tire damage 162
Tire identification marks 160
Tire inflation pressure 159
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tires, changing 163
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 159
Tire tread 162
Tone 6
Top View 116
Total range 80
Total vehicle weight 187
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 177
Towing 177
Tow lug, see tow fitting 177 Tow-starting 177
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 96
Traction control 106
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 106
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 70
Transmission, see Steptronic Sport transmission 67
Transporting children safely 54
Tread, tires 162
Trip computer 85
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 64
Trip odometer 80
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 115
Turning radius 186
Turn signals, operation 64
U Unintentional alarm 46
Units of measure 86
Universal remote control 125
Unlock button, Steptronic Sport transmission 68
Unlocking/locking via door lock 41
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 39
Unlocking, settings 44
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 182
USB interface 128
V Vanity mirror 127
Variable light distribution 90
Vehicle battery 173
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 173 Vehicle, break-in 134
Vehicle care 181
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 173
Vehicle paint 181
Vehicle position, GPS loca‐ tion 87
Vehicle wash 180
Ventilation 123
Ventilation, refer to Stationary climate control 123
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 76
Warning displays, see Check Control 76
Warning messages, see Check Control 76
Warning triangle 176
Washer fluid 67
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 66
Washer system 65
Washing, vehicle 180
Water, high-voltage sys‐ tem 178
Water on roads 136
Weights 187
Welcome lights 89
What to do after an acci‐ dent 178
Wheelbase, vehicle 186
Wheel cleaner 182
Wheels, changing 163
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 159
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