2014 BMW I8 towing

Load
The maximum load is the sum of the weight of
the occupants and the cargo.
The greater the weight of the occupants, the
less cargo that can be transported.
Stowing cargo
▷Cover sharp edges and corners on the
cargo.▷Heavy cargo: do not exceed the maximum
load of the cargo area floor. The maximum
load capacity is 61 lbs / 28 kg. Stow the
cargo as far to the front as possible and
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Tow-starting and towingTransporting your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Pushing vehicle To remove a disabled vehicle from the danger
area, push it for a short distance at a speed of
no more than 6 mph/10 km/h.
The vehicle can only be pushed in selector
lever position N.
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, pro‐
ceed as follows:1.Switch on drive readiness, refer to
page 58.2.Depress brake pedal.3.Engage selector lever position N.
If there are electrical malfunctions, it may hap‐
pen that you can't change the selector lever
position.
Towing other vehicles The tow-starting or towing of other vehicles
with the BMW i8 is not possible.
Tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
of your BMW.
The tow fitting is located under the first aid kit
behind the left folding cover in the cargo area.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Use tow fitting located in the front only for
positioning the vehicle.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
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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
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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
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96 Seite 197Everything from A to ZReference197
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