2015 BMW I3 key

▷Lamp white: charging cable can be con‐
nected or removed.▷Lamp flashes yellow: charging process is
being initialized▷Lamp blue: charging process is started at a
set time.▷Lamp flashes blue: charging process ac‐
tive.▷Lamp flashes red: fault in the charging
process.▷Lamp green: charging process completed.
When the vehicle is locked, the indicator lamp
goes out after some time.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the blue indica‐
tor lamp flashes continuously. The other indi‐
cator lights go out after some time.
To check the charging process, press the

key on the remote control. The charging status
is indicated on the indicator lamp. In some
cases the vehicle is locked.
Additional messages regarding the charging
status, e.g., probable end of charging or the
planned departure time, can be displayed in
the instrument cluster, on the Control Display
and via the BMW i Remote App on the smart‐
phone.
Planning charging process The charging process can be adapted to con‐
straints, e.g., the cost of electricity. The vehicle
can control the charging process in such a way
that the charging process is completed at the
departure time. A departure time must be set
for this purpose, refer to page 167.
The following settings are available:▷Immediate charging.▷Set time window for favorable charging.▷Set charging via a Level 1 charging cable.▷Set charging via a Level 2 charging cable.
If drive readiness is switched off, changes can
be made on the Control Display. Departure
time can only be changed once. Scheduled de‐
parture times are not adjusted. Settings for
standing air conditioning and loading process
are accepted for planned departure times too.
Immediate chargingThe charging process starts as soon as the
charging cable is connected.
1."Settings"2."Charging"3."Charge immediately"
Setting time window for favorable
charging
Level 1 or Level 2 charging:
When departure time is set, a time window for
charging with a favorable electricity rate can be
set.
1."Settings"2."Charging"3."Low cost charging"4.Set rate begin. Turn the controller until the
desired time is set and press the controller.5.Set rate end. Turn the controller until the
desired time is set and press the controller.
Setting charging via a
Level 1 charging cable
Depending on the electrical mains, the vehicle
must be charged with a different charging cur‐
rent strength, refer to page 160.
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Climate controlGeneral information
The following settings for climate control of
the vehicle are possible:▷Activate stationary climate control immedi‐
ately, refer to page 133.
With stationary climate control activated
and no charging cable connected, the
range is reduced.▷Planned climate control at the set depar‐
ture time, refer to page 134.
Discharged high-voltage and
vehicle battery
General information
In addition to the high-voltage battery, the ve‐
hicle has a 12 volt vehicle battery, which is re‐
quired for operation of the onboard electron‐
ics.
If the high-voltage battery and the vehicle bat‐
tery are discharged, it is not possible to oper‐
ate the vehicle.
Place vehicle in service To place the vehicle in service, charge as
usual.
If there is no possibility of charging on site,
contact the service center.
Charging vehicle with a discharged
vehicle battery
1.Unlock the vehicle, if needed, using the
integrated key, refer to page 38.2.Secure the vehicle against rolling.3.Manually unlock charging port flap if it is
locked, refer to page 163.4.Connect either a Level 1 or Level 2 charg‐
ing cable to the household socket or the
port on the charging station.5.Attach charging cable corresponding to
the charging socket connection.
Charging is started. The charging status is
not displayed. Do not open vehicle during
this time.
After several minutes, the vehicle is slightly
charged. The onboard electronics are ready
again. It is again possible to open the vehicle.
The charging status as well as the charging
state of the high-voltage battery can be dis‐
played again.
Continue charging vehicle until desired range
is possible.
If the vehicle battery cannot be charged, con‐
tact the service center.
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Bulb replacement, taillights 193
Bulbs and lamps 190
Button, RES 113
Button, Start/Stop 64
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 197
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera-based Cruise Con‐ trol 110
Camera lenses, care 203
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 121
Car battery 194
Car care products 201
Care, displays 203
Care, vehicle 201
Cargo 152
Cargo area 141
Cargo area, enlarging 141
Cargo area, storage compart‐ ments 145
Cargo cover 141
Cargo, securing 153
Cargo straps, securing cargo 153
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 203
Car wash 200
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 149
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 188
Center armrest 143
Center console 16
Central locking system 44
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels 194 Changing wheels/tires 176
Charging battery, see Vehicle charging 160
Charging, refer to Charging vehicle 160
Charging, refer to Vehicle charging 160
Charging screen 76
Charging state indicator, high-voltage battery 77
Charging status, see display of the charging status 164
Charging vehicle 160
Charging vehicle, refer to Ve‐ hicle charging 160
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 78
Check engine oil 184
Check oil level 184
Children, seating position 60
Children, transporting safely 60
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 60
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 61
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 60
Child seat, mounting 60
Child seats 60
Chrome parts, care 202
Cigarette lighter 139
Cleaning displays 203
Climate control 128, 130
Clock 83
Closing/opening via door lock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Clothes hooks 145
Coasting 69
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 71
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 72 Comfort Access 46
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 108
Compartments in the doors 145
Compass 137
Compressor 178
Computer, refer to On-board computer 86
Condensation on win‐ dows 129, 132
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 151
Condition Based Service CBS 188
Confirmation signal 48
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 139
Contact with water, high-volt‐ age system 34
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 88
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 107
Convenient opening with the remote control 41
Coolant 186
Coolant temperature 82
Cooling function 129, 131
Cooling, maximum 132
Cooling system 186
Corrosion on brake discs 151
Cosmetic mirror 139
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 116
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 110
Cruise control, refer to Cam‐ era-based Cruise Con‐
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Icy roads, see External tem‐perature warning 82
Identification marks, tires 174
Identification number, see ve‐ hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 38
Illuminant replacement 190
Important under the hood 182
Increase range 154
Increase range with Range Extender 69
Indication of a flat tire 97, 99
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 78
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 78
Individual air distribu‐ tion 129, 131
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 39
Inflation pressure, tires 173
Inflation pressure warning FTM, tires 99
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 86
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 97
Initializing, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99
Instrument cluster 75
Instrument lighting 91
Integrated key 38
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 196
Intelligent Safety 100
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 132
Interior equipment 135
Interior lights 91 Interior lights during unlock‐
ing 41
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 42
Interior motion sensor 50
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 58
Interior rearview mirror, com‐ pass 137
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 58
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 83
Interval mode 73
J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 194
Jump-starting 197
Jump starting, refer to Backup charging 168
K
Key/remote control 38
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 46
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 39
Knee airbag 94
L
Lamp replacement, front 191
Lamp replacement, see Bulb replacement 190
Language on Control Dis‐ play 88
Lashing eyes, securing cargo 153
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 61
Leather, care 201 LED headlights, bulb replace‐
ment 192
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 191
Length, vehicle 206
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
Level 1 Charging 165
Level 1 charging cable 162
Level 2 Charging 166
Level 2 charging cable 162
Light alloy wheels, care 202
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 191
Lighter 139
Lighting 90
Lights 90
Light switch 90
Load 153
Loading 152
Lock, door 43
Locking/unlocking via door lock 43
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 41
Locking, automatic 48
Locking, settings 48
Locking via tailgate 46
Longer idle phases 203
Long idle times and long-term vehicle storage 203
Long-term vehicle stor‐ age 203
Low beams 90
M
Maintaining charging state, refer to Range Extender 69
Maintenance 188
Maintenance require‐ ments 188
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 83
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Make-up mirror 139
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 78
Manual air distribu‐ tion 129, 131
Manual air flow 130, 133
Manual operation, door lock 43
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 57
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 170
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 119
Manual operation, rearview camera 121
Marking on approved tires 177
Master key, refer to Remote control 38
Maximum cooling 132
Maximum speed, display 84
Maximum speed, winter tires 177
Measure, units of 89
Medical kit 197
Menu, EfficientDynamics 157
Menu in instrument clus‐ ter 85
Menus, operating, iDrive 18
Menus, refer to iDrive operat‐ ing concept 19
Messages, see Check Con‐ trol 78
Microfilter 130, 133
Minimum tread, tires 176
Mirrors 57
Mobile communication devi‐ ces in the vehicle 150
Mobility System 178
Modifications, technical, refer to Safety 7
Moisture in headlight 191
Monitor, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18 Mounting of child restraint
systems 60
Multifunction steering wheel, buttons 14
Multimedia 6
N
Navigation 6
Neck restraints, front, refer to Head restraints 56
Neck restraints, rear, refer to Head restraints 56
Neutral cleaner, see wheel cleaner 202
New wheels and tires 176
Nylon rope for tow-starting/ towing 198
O OBD Onboard Diagnosis 189
OBD, see OBD Onboard Di‐ agnosis 189
Obstacle marking, rearview camera 122
Octane rating, refer to Rec‐ ommended fuel grade 172
Odometer 82
Office 6
Oil 184
Oil, adding 185
Oil change interval, service requirements 83
Old batteries, disposal 194
On-board computer 86
Onboard monitor, refer to Control Display 18
Opening/closing via door lock 43
Opening and closing 38
Opening and closing, without remote control 43
Opening and closing, with re‐ mote control 41
Operating concept, iDrive 18 Optional equipment, standard
equipment 6
Outside air, refer to Auto‐ matic recirculated-air con‐
trol 132
Overheating of engine, refer to Coolant temperature 82
P Paint, vehicle 201
Parallel parking assistant 123
Park Distance Control PDC 118
Parked car ventilation, refer to Stationary climate con‐
trol 133
Parked vehicle, condensa‐ tion 151
Parking aid, refer to PDC 118
Parking assistant 123
Parking brake 70
Parking lights 90
Parts and accessories 7
Passenger side mirror, tilting downward 57
Pathway lines, rearview cam‐ era 122
PDC Park Distance Con‐ trol 118
Pedestrian warning with city braking function 104
Performance display 77
Personal Profile 39
Personal Profile, exporting profiles 40
Pinch protection system, glass sunroof 52
Pinch protection system, win‐ dows 51
Plastic, care 202
Power failure 194
Power sunroof, glass 51
Power windows 50
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Pressure warning FTM,tires 99
Profile, refer to Personal Pro‐ file 39
Programmable memory but‐ tons, iDrive 23
Protective function, glass sunroof 52
Protective function, win‐ dows 51
Pulling, refer to Towing 197
Push-and-turn switch, refer to Controller 18
Q Quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 162
Quick charging, see Level 2 Charging 166
R Radiator fluid 186
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 38
Rain sensor 73
Range Extender, fuel gauge 82
Range Extender, increasing range 69
Range Extender, mainte‐ nance run 69
Rear beverage holder, rear cup holder 145
Rear bottle holder, refer to Rear cup holder 145
Rear can holder, refer to Rear Cup holder 145
Rear cup holder 145
Rear holder for bever‐ ages 145
Rearview camera 121
Rearview mirror 57 Rear window de‐
froster 129, 132
Recirculated-air filter 133
Recirculated-air mode 129, 132
Recommended fuel grade 172
Recommended tire brands 177
Refueling 169
Remaining range 83
Remote control/key 38
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 43
Remote control, univer‐ sal 135
Replacement fuse 194
Replacing wheels/tires 176
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button 113
RES button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 110
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 116
Reserve warning, refer to Range 83
Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 97
Retaining straps, securing cargo 153
Retreaded tires 177
Roadside parking lights 91
RON recommended fuel grade 172
Roofliner 17
Rope for tow-starting/ towing 198
Rubber components, care 202
S
Safe braking 150
Safety 7 Safety belt reminder for driv‐
er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 55
Safety belts 55
Safety belts, care 202
Safety of the high-voltage system 34
Safety systems, airbags 93
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 199
Sealant 178
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 55
Seat heating, front 54
Seating position for chil‐ dren 60
Seats 53
Secondary lights, rear 193
Selection list in instrument cluster 85
Sensors, care 203
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 188
Service requirements, dis‐ play 83
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
SET button, see Camera- based cruise control,
ACC 110
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 116
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 48
Settings, mirrors 57
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 88
Side airbags 93
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 48
Sitting safely 53
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