2015 BMW I3 Owner's Manual

Interval mode or rain sensor
The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Activating/deactivating
Press button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped
with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.
When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper
operation is deactivated.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, un‐
intentional wiping can cause damages.◀
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while operating readiness is
switched on.
Rear window wiper
Switching on the rear window wiper
Turn the switch from idle position 0 upward,
arrow 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is
engaged, the system switches to continuous
operation.
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Cleaning rear window
In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar‐
row 2. The switch automatically returns to its
interval position when released.
In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.
The switch automatically returns to its idle po‐
sition when released.
Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.1.Switch operating readiness on and off
again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.3.Press the wiper lever up beyond the point
of resistance and hold it for approx. 3 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding wipers back down
Before switching operating readiness on,
fold the wipers back down to the windshield;
otherwise, the wipers may become damaged
when they are activated.◀
1.Turn on operations.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
for operation.
Washer fluid
Hints Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from possible sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container
and inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer
fluid dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the
usage instructions on the washer fluid con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate or the equivalent.◀
Washer fluid reservoir
All washer nozzles are supplied from one res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to find the
right mixture.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers because they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
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DisplaysVehicle 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 tothe selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Instrument cluster
The concept
The instrument cluster is a variable display.
Some of the displays in the instrument clustermay differ from the way they are shown in this
Owner's Handbook.
At a glance
1Computer   862Driver assistance systems3Speedometer4Drive readiness indicator   655ECO PRO tips  1556Trip odometer   827Driving Dynamics Control program   1088Range for electric driving  839Battery charge indicator  7710Performance display  77
Selection list, such as for the radio   8511Range Extender range  83Seite 75DisplaysControls75
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12Range Extender fuel gauge  8213Messages, e.g. Check Control14Display, drive mode  66
Charging screen
1Charging status  1662End of charging time   166
Departure time with timer   1673Maximum electrical range   1664Stationary climate control  1675Range for electric driving  1666Charging state  777Range Extender range   838With Range Extender: fuel gauge   82Displaying the eDRIVE
system
Displays in the instrument cluster
The concept The display depends on the system's operat‐
ing condition. The following functions of the
eDRIVE system are shown in the instrument
cluster:▷High-voltage battery charge indicator.▷Electric driving: ePOWER.▷Energy recovery: CHARGE.▷Drive readiness: READY.Seite 76ControlsDisplays76
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High-voltage battery charge indicator
High voltage
Even if no fill level bars are displayed next
to the battery symbol, the high-voltage system
is still under high voltage.◀
The fill level bars indicate the available charg‐
ing state of the high-voltage battery when op‐
erating readiness and drive readiness are
switched on.
With a low range the color of the charging sta‐
tus indicator switches from blue to yellow.
In addition, the range for electric driving is dis‐
played.
With Range Extender: maintaining charging state
The arrow on the charging state indicator
designates the Range Extender reel-on time. If
Range Extender is activated, the current
charging state of the high-voltage battery is
maintained.
▷Gray arrow: Range Extender deactivated.▷White arrow: Range Extender activated.Performance display
The accelerator pedal indicator in the perform‐
ance display indicates the current efficiency of
the driving style. The efficient range of the per‐
formance display is colored blue.
Accelerator pedal indicator in the CHARGE
range, arrow 1: display for energy recovered by
coasting or when decelerating.
Accelerator pedal indicator in the ePOWER
range, arrow 2: display when accelerating.
Use eDRIVE efficiently, refer to page 148.
Drive readiness: READY The READY display indicates
that the vehicle is ready for driv‐
ing. Drive readiness in detail, re‐
fer to page 65.
Indications on the Control Display
Fuel consumption history
The top bars indicate the average energy con‐
sumed while driving time, arrow 1. The lower
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bars indicate the average energy recovered
while driving time, arrow 2.
One bar indicates one minute.
The eDRIVE system's average fuel consump‐
tion is indicated by a line above the bar display
and as a value on the right next to the graph.
Displaying fuel consumption history1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"3. "CHARGE"
Energy flow of the eDRIVE system
The display shows the active components of
the eDRIVE system:
▷Blue: electrical energy.▷Arrow: direction of the energy flow.▷Segments of the high-voltage battery sym‐
bolize the charging state.▷The operating states are displayed:
"ePOWER", "CHARGE".▷Interior cooling/heating function switched
on.
Displaying the energy flow
1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"3. "Energy flow"
Energy distribution
Beside the current range the display shows the
energy distribution and the potential range if
individual secondary functions are turned off.
▷Blue: electrical energy▷White: activated secondary functions.
Displaying energy distribution
1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"3. "Comfort information"
Check Control
The concept The Check Control system monitors functions
in the vehicle and notifies you of malfunctions
in the monitored systems.
A Check Control message is displayed as a
combination of indicator or warning lights and
text messages in the instrument cluster.
In addition, an acoustic signal may sound and atext message may appear on the Control Dis‐
play.
Indicator/warning lights
General information
The indicator and warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster can light up in a variety of combi‐
nations and colors.
Several lights indicate function checks and
light up only temporarily when drive readiness
or operating readiness are activated.
Red lights Safety belt reminder Flashing or illuminated: safety belt on
the driver or passenger side is not
buckled. The safety belt reminder can
also be activated if objects are placed on the
front passenger seat.
Make sure that the safety belts are positioned
correctly.
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Airbag systemAirbag system and belt tensioner are
defective.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Parking brake The parking brake is set.
For additional information, refer to Release
parking brake, refer to page 70.
Brake system Continue to drive moderately.
Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐
ice center immediately.
Front-end collision warning Illuminated: advance warning is issued,
e.g., when there is the impending dan‐
ger of a collision or the distance to the
vehicle ahead is too small.
Increase distance.
Flashing: acute warning of the imminent dan‐
ger of a collision when the vehicle approaches
another vehicle at a relatively high differential
speed.
Intervention by braking or make an evasive ma‐
neuver.
Pedestrian warning If a collision with a person detected in
this way is imminent, the symbol lights
up and a signal sounds.Orange lights
Active Cruise Control The number bars shows the selected
distance from the vehicle driving
ahead.
For additional information, refer to Active
Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, ACC,
refer to page 110.
Vehicle detection, Active Cruise Control Illuminated: vehicle driving ahead de‐
tected.
Flashing: the conditions are not ade‐
quate for operating the system.
The system was deactivated but applies the
brakes until you actively resume control by
pressing on the brake pedal or accelerator
pedal.
Yellow lights
Anti-lock Braking System ABS Avoid abrupt braking if possible. Brak‐
ing force boost in some cases defec‐
tive. Stop carefully. Take into account
longer brake travel. Have this checked
by the service center immediately.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control Flashing: DSC controls the drive and
braking forces. The vehicle is stabi‐
lized. Reduce speed and adapt driving
profile to the driving circumstances.
Illuminated: DSC failed. Have the system
checked by the service center.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control DSC, refer to page 107.Seite 79DisplaysControls79
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DSC Dynamic Stability Control is
deactivated or DTC Dynamic Traction
Control is activated
Dynamic Stability Control DSC is
switched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐
trol DTC is switched on.
For additional information, refer to Dynamic
Stability Control, refer to page 107, and Dy‐
namic Traction Control, refer to page 108.
Flat Tire Monitor FTM The Flat Tire Monitor signals a loss of
tire inflation pressure in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cau‐
tiously. Avoid sudden braking and steering ma‐
neuvers.
For more information, see Flat Tire Monitor, re‐
fer to page 99.
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM Illuminated: the Tire Pressure Monitor
signals a loss of tire inflation pressure
in a tire.
Reduce your speed and stop cautiously. Avoid
sudden braking and steering maneuvers.
Flashing and then continuously illuminated: no
flat tire or loss of tire inflation pressure can be
detected.▷Interference through systems or devices
with the same radio frequency: after leav‐
ing the area of the interference, the system
automatically becomes active again.▷TPM could not conclude the reset: perform
the reset of the system again.▷A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:
have the service center check it if needed.▷Malfunction: have the system checked by
your service center.
For more information, see Tire Pressure Moni‐
tor, refer to page 96.
Steering system
Steering system in some cases defec‐tive.
Have the steering system checked by
the service center.
Engine functions Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ice center.
For additional information, refer to On-
board Diagnostics socket, refer to page 189.
Green lights Turn signal Turn signal on.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator
lamp indicates that a turn signal bulb
has failed.
For additional information, refer to Turn signal,
refer to page 71.
Parking lights, headlight control Parking lights or headlights are acti‐
vated.
For additional information, refer to
Parking lights/low beams, headlight control, re‐
fer to page 90.
Cruise control The system is switched on. It maintains
the speed that was set using the con‐
trol elements on the steering wheel.
Blue lights
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