2015 BMW I3 sensor

MaintenanceVehicle features and options
This 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 to
the 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.
BMW maintenance system The maintenance system indicates required
maintenance measures, and thereby provides
support in maintaining road safety and the op‐
erational reliability of the vehicle.
In some cases scopes and intervals may vary
according to the country-specific version. Re‐
placement work, spare parts, fuels and lubri‐
cants and wear materials are calculated sepa‐
rately. Additional information is available from
the service center.
Note Maintenance and repairs
Have maintenance and repair work per‐
formed only by a service center or a workshop
that works according to BMW specifications
with appropriately trained personnel. Other‐
wise, there is the risk of fatal injury from elec‐
trocution due to the high-voltage system's
high voltage.◀Condition Based Service
CBS
Sensors and special algorithms take into ac‐
count the driving conditions of your vehicle.
Based on this, Condition Based Service recog‐
nizes the maintenance requirements.
The system makes it possible to adapt the
amount of maintenance corresponding to your
user profile.
Detailed information on service requirements,
refer to page 83, can be displayed on the Con‐
trol Display.
Service data in the remote control Information on the required maintenance is
continuously stored in the remote control. Your service center will read out this data and
suggest the right array of service procedures for your vehicle.
Therefore, hand your service specialist the re‐
mote control with which the vehicle was driven
most recently.
Storage periods Storage periods during which the vehicle bat‐
tery was disconnected are not taken into ac‐
count.
If this occurs, have a service center update the
time-dependent maintenance procedures,
such as checking brake fluid and, if needed,
changing the engine oil and the microfilter/
activated-charcoal filter.Seite 188MobilityMaintenance188
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CareVehicle 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 to
the 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.
Car washes General information
Regularly remove foreign objects such as
leaves in the area below the windshield when
the hood is raised.
Wash your vehicle frequently, particularly in
winter. Intense soiling and road salt can dam‐
age the vehicle.
Hints Closing the charging port flap
Close the charging port flap while wash‐
ing the vehicle. Otherwise, the vehicle could be
damaged.◀
Steam jets or high-pressure washers
When using steam jets or high-pressure
washers, hold them a sufficient distance away
and use a maximum temperature of
140 ℉/60 ℃.
If the vehicle has a glass sunroof and charging
port flap, ensure that a distance of at least
31.5 inches/80 cm is maintained. Holding them
too close or using excessively high pressures
or temperatures can cause damage or prelimi‐
nary damage that may then lead to long-term
damage.Follow the user's manual for the high-pressure
washer.◀
Cleaning sensors/camera lenses with
high-pressure washers
When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors and camera lenses on the
outside of the vehicle for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.◀
Have the charging port cleaned by
trained personnel
If the charging port is dirty, have the car
cleaned only by appropriately trained person‐
nel. Otherwise, there is a danger of injury from
high voltage.◀
Automatic car washes
Hints Do not use high pressure washing sys‐
tems
With washing systems operating at high pres‐
sures and nozzle positions close to the win‐
dows, drops of water can penetrate.◀▷Give preference to cloth car washes or
those that use soft brushes in order to
avoid paint damage.▷Make sure that the wheels and tires are not
damaged by the transport mechanisms.▷Fold in the exterior mirrors; otherwise, they
may be damaged, depending on the width
of the vehicle.▷Unscrew the rod antenna.▷Deactivate the rain sensor, refer to
page 73, to avoid unintentional wiper acti‐
vation.▷In some cases, an unintentional alarm can
be triggered by the interior motion sensor
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Chemical cleaning
Do not clean chemically; this can destroy
the webbing.◀
Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safety
belts clipped into their buckles.
Do not allow the reels to retract the safety
belts until they are dry.
Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedals
Keep floor mats, carpets, and any other
objects out of the pedal area; otherwise, the
function of the pedals could be impeded while
driving and create the risk of an accident.
Do not place additional floor mats over existing
mats or other objects.
Only use floor mats that have been approved
for the vehicle and can be properly attached to
floor.
Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐
tened again after they were removed for clean‐
ing, e.g.◀
Floor mats can be removed from the car's inte‐
rior for cleaning.
If the floor carpets are very dirty, clean with a
microfiber cloth and water or a textile cleaner.
To prevent matting of the carpet, rub back and
forth in the direction of travel only.
Sensor/camera lenses
To clean sensors and camera lenses, use a
cloth moistened with a small amount of glass
detergent.
Displays/monitors Cleaning displays and screens
Do not use any chemical or household
cleaning agents; otherwise, surfaces can be af‐
fected.◀Keeping out moisture
Keep all fluids and moisture away from
the unit; otherwise, electrical components can
be damaged.◀
Avoid pressure
Avoid pressing too hard when cleaning
and do not use abrasive materials; otherwise,
damage can result.◀
Clean with a clean, antistatic microfiber cloth.
Long idle times and long-term vehicle
storage
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex‐
tended periods with a low charging state
Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe‐
riod, check the battery charge indicator to en‐
sure that the high-voltage battery is fully
charged. For longer idle times, park the vehicle
with a charging plug plugged into a suitable
power source. Regularly check charging state.
Otherwise, the high-voltage battery can be
damaged when there is excessive discharge.◀
For idle phases that last several weeks, park
the vehicle with a fully charged battery if possi‐
ble.
Do not park the vehicle for longer than 14 days
if the electric range is less than 6 mls, approx.
10 km.
With storage times of up to three months, if
possible plug the vehicle into a suitable power
source or park it in a nearly fully charged state.
Note The service center can advise you on what to
consider when storing the vehicle for longer
than three months.Seite 203CareMobility203
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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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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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Slide/tilt glass roof 51
Smallest turning radius 206
Snow chains 181
Socket 139
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 189
SOS button 196
Spare fuse 194
Speed, average 87
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 87
Speed limiter, display 84
Speed Limit Information 84
Speed warning 87
Split screen 23
Stability control systems 107
Standard charging cable, see Level 1 charging cable 162
Standard charging, see Level 1 Charging 165
Standing air conditioning, re‐ mote control 48
Start/Stop button 64
Start function during malfunc‐ tion 39
Stationary climate con‐ trol 133
Status control display, tires 97
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 59
Storage compartments 143
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 143
Storage, tires 177
Storing the vehicle 203
Summer tires, tread 175
Sun visor 139
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 81
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 108
Switching on, drive readi‐ ness 65
Switch off, drive readiness 67 Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
T Tailgate closing 46
Tailgate opening 45
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 42
Tail lights, bulb replace‐ ment 193
Tank unlocking, refer to Tank vent 169
Tank vent 169
Technical changes, refer to Safety 7
Technical data 206
Telephone 6
Temperature, air condi‐ tioner 129
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 131
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 82
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 81
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 49
Tilt alarm sensor 49
Tire damage 176
Tire identification marks 174
Tire inflation pressure 173
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 99
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 96
Tires, changing 176
Tire sealant 178
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 173
Tire tread 175
Tone 6
Total vehicle weight 207
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 199 Towing 197
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 199
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 96
Traction control 108
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 108
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 67
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 175
Trip computer 87
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 71
Trip odometer 82
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 122
Turning radius 206
Turn signal, bulb replace‐ ment 192
Turn signals, operation 71
U Unintentional alarm 50
Units of measure 89
Universal remote control 135
Unlocking/locking via door lock 43
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 41
Unlocking, settings 48
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 202
USB interface 140
V Vanity mirror 139
Vehicle battery 194
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 194
Vehicle, break-in 148
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