2015 BMW I3 climate control

Brake disc corrosion
Brake disc corrosion and contamination of the
brake pads are favored by:▷Low mileage.▷Extended periods when the vehicle is not
used at all.▷Infrequent use of the brakes.
Corrosion will built up when the maximum
pressure applied to the brake pads during
braking is not reached - thus discs don't get
cleaned.
Corrosion buildup on the brake discs will cause
a pulsating effect on the brakes in their re‐
sponse - generally that cannot be corrected.
Condensation under the parked
vehicle
When using the automatic climate control,
condensation water develops collecting under‐
neath the vehicle.
These traces of water under the vehicle are
normal.
Seite 151Things to remember when drivingDriving tips151
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

Increase rangeGeneral informationThe vehicle contains comprehensive technolo‐
gies for reducing the energy consumption and
for maximizing the range.
The range depends on a number of different
factors.
The implementation of certain measures, driv‐
ing style and regular maintenance can increase
range and thereby also reduce the environ‐
mental impact.
Remove unnecessary cargo
Additional weight reduces the range.
Remove attached parts
following use
Attached parts on the vehicle impair the aero‐ dynamics and increase the energy consump‐
tion.
Close the windows and glass
sunroof
Driving with the glass sunroof and windows
open results in increased air resistance and
thereby reduces the range.
Tires
General information
Tires can affect energy consumption in various
ways, for instance energy consumption can be
influenced by tire size.Check the tire inflation pressure
regularly
Check and, if needed, correct the tire inflationpressure at least twice a month and before
starting on a long trip.
Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re‐
sistance and thus raises energy consumption
and tire wear.
Standing air conditioning Run advance climate control, refer to
page 133, in the vehicle during charging if pos‐
sible before driving off.
Heating and cooling operations are very en‐
ergy intensive and substantially reduce the
electric range.
Look well ahead when
driving
Avoid unnecessary acceleration and braking.
By maintaining a suitable distance to the vehi‐
cle driving ahead of you.
Driving smoothly and proactively reduces en‐
ergy consumption.
Longer braking procedures result in more effi‐
cient charging of the high-voltage battery via
energy recovery from braking.
Use accelerator pedal for
deceleration and coasting
When approaching a red light, use accelerator
pedal for decelerating.
For going downhill use coasting function; for
this purpose, press accelerator pedal just
enough that the vehicle rolls.Seite 154Driving tipsIncrease range154
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

Switch off any functions that
are not currently needed
Functions such as the rear window defroster
require a lot of energy and reduce the range,
especially in city and stop-and-go traffic.
Reel off these functions if they are not needed.
The ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ driving pro‐
grams support the energy-conserving use of
comfort features. They automatically perform a
partial or complete deactivation of these func‐
tions.
Have maintenance carried
out
Have vehicles maintained regularly to achieve
optimal vehicle efficiency and operating life.
The maintenance should be carried out by
your service center.
Also note the BMW Maintenance System, refer
to page 188.
ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ The concept
ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ support an efficient
driving style. To this end, the control of the
drive is optimized for moderate acceleration,
and adapted to lighting and comfort features,
such as climate control output. Some vehicle
functions cannot be used during activated
drive mode ECO PRO and ECO PRO+.
In addition, context-sensitive instructions can
be displayed that assist in driving efficiently.
At a glance With ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ different set‐
tings are made in the respective mode.ECO PRO▷Reduce heat output or heating cycle for ex‐
terior mirror, rear window and seat heating.▷What reduces the the cooling and heating
output of the climate control system.▷The speed is limited to an adjustable maxi‐
mum value between 50 mph/80 km/h and
80 mph/130 km/h. To intentionally exceed
the speed limit, press the accelerator pedal
all the way down.
ECO PRO+
The cooling and heating output of the climate
control system are additionally deactivated on
ECO PRO+ activation.
The low beams are dimmed.
The maximum speed is limited to
55 mph/90 km/h. In special situations, the
speed limit can be consciously exceeded by applying the accelerator pedal.
Activate ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ Press button repeatedly until ECO
PRO or ECO PRO+ is displayed in the
instrument cluster.
Configuring ECO PRO
Via the Driving Dynamics Control
1.Activate ECO PRO.2."Configure ECO PRO"3.Configure the program.
Via the iDrive
1."Settings"2."ECO PRO mode"
Or
1."Settings"2."Driving mode"3."Configure ECO PRO"
Configure the program.
Seite 155Increase rangeDriving tips155
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

ECO PRO Tip▷"Limit at:":
Adjust the ECO PRO speed.▷"ECO PRO speed warning":
The output is reduced once the set ECO
PRO speed is reached.
Coasting
With little pressure on the accelerator pedal,
the vehicle can coast without energy recovery.
The accelerator pedal indicator in the instru‐
ment display is centered between CHARGE
and ePOWER during coasting.
ECO PRO climate control "ECO PRO climate control"
Climate control is set to be fuel-efficient.
By making a slight change to the set tempera‐
ture, or slowly adjusting the rate of heating or
cooling of the car's interior, fuel consumption
can be economized.
ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set‐
tings in percentages.
Display in the instrument cluster
Efficiency display
A mark in the performance display informs
about the current driving style.
Mark in the CHARGE range, arrow 1: indication
for energy recovery and braking.
Mark in the ePOWER area, arrow 2: display
when accelerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the
bar's color:▷Blue display: efficient driving style as long
as the mark moves within the blue range.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g., by
reduced acceleration.
The display switches to blue as soon as all
conditions for fuel-efficiency-optimized driving
are met.
ECO PRO Tip Driving tip
As soon as one of the conditions for efficient
driving is no longer fulfilled, respective driving
instructions are displayed as a symbol in the
instrument cluster.
Symbols
An additional symbol and a text message are
displayed on the control display.
SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving back off the ac‐
celerator or delay accelerating to al‐
low time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.
Note
The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the
instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO
display is activated.
Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."ECO PRO Info"Seite 156Driving tipsIncrease range156
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

DisplayMeaningIndicator in white: maximum electri‐
cal range.White clock: departure time set.
Blue plug: charging process active
or completed.
White plug: charging interruption.Climate control activated at depar‐
ture time.Range with Range Extender.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.
The following settings are possible at depar‐
ture time:
▷Climate control at departure time.▷Planning a one-time departure time.▷Planning of up to three regular departure
times per day of the week.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 cli‐
mate control and charging operation are also
applied for scheduled departure times.
Climate control at departure time1."Settings"2."Departure time"3."Precond. for departure"
Setting departure time
Level 1 or Level 2 charging:
1."Settings"2."Departure time"3."Departure 1:"4.Set the day of the week if needed.
Turn the controller until the desired day of
the week is set and press the controller.
To select other days of the week, repeat
the operation.5.Set the time.
Turn the controller until the desired time is
set and press the controller.
Up to three departure times can be set.
Activating the departure time
1."Settings"2."Departure time"
Set departure times are displayed.3.E. g. "Activate depart. time 1"
Up to three departure times can be activated.
The set departure time will be deactivated, if
the departure time was ignored three times in
a row.
Seite 167Charging vehicleMobility167
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

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.
Seite 168MobilityCharging vehicle168
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable
on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder
and maximum section width.
For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;
Temperature A
DOT Quality Grades
Treadwear
Traction AA A B C
Temperature A B C
All passenger car tires must conform to Fed‐
eral Safety Requirements in addition to these
grades.
TreadwearThe treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specified gov‐
ernment test course. For example, a tire
graded 150 would wear one and one-half, 1 g,
times as well on the government course as a
tire graded 100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual conditions of
their use, however, and may depart signifi‐
cantly from the norm due to variations in driv‐
ing habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
Traction
The traction grades, from highest to lowest,
are AA, A, B, and C.
Those grades represent the tire's ability to
stop on wet pavement as measured under
controlled conditions on specified government
test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire
marked C may have poor traction performance.
The traction grade assigned to this tire is
based on straight-ahead braking traction tests,
and does not include acceleration, cornering,
hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.Temperature
The temperature grades are A, the highest, B,
and C, representing the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled conditions
on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause the ma‐
terial of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds
to a level of performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Grades Band
A represent higher levels of performance on
the laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐
quired by law.
Temperature grade for this tire
The temperature grade for this tire is es‐
tablished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐
tion, or excessive loading, either separately or
in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
If necessary, have the vehicle towed.◀
M+S
Winter and all-season tires with better cold
weather performance than summer tires.
Tire tread
Summer tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.12 in/3 mm.
There is an increased danger of hydroplaning if
the tire tread depth is less than 0.12 in/3 mm.
Winter tires
Do not drive with a tire tread depth of less than
0.16 in/4 mm.
Below a tread depth of 0.16 in/4 mm, tires are
less suitable for winter operation.Seite 175Wheels and tiresMobility175
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

Under the hoodWhat is important under the hood1Washer fluid reservoir2With Range Extender: filler flap emergency
unlocking3Coolant reservoir for climate control4Coolant reservoir for driveThe occasional use cable compartment in the
center is used for storage of the Level 1 charg‐
ing cable and the Level 2 charging cable.
Moisture can penetrate into the occasional use
cable compartment, e.g. in a car wash.
Hood Hints Working under the hood
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If work is not carried out properly, there is a
danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀
Fold down wiper arm
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms are against the windshield, or this
may result in damage.◀Seite 182MobilityUnder the hood182
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15