2015 BMW I3 brake

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/
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Transporting 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 64.2.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
Hints Light towing vehicle
The towing vehicle must not be lighter
than the vehicle being towed; otherwise, it will
not be possible to control the vehicle's re‐
sponse.◀
Attaching the tow bar/tow rope correctly
Attach the tow bar or tow rope to the tow
fitting; connecting it to other vehicle parts may
cause damage.◀
▷Switch on the hazard warning system, de‐
pending on local regulations.▷If the electrical system has failed, clearly
identify the vehicle being towed by placing
a sign or a warning triangle in the rear win‐
dow.
Tow bar
The tow fittings used should be on the same
side on both vehicles.
Should it prove impossible to avoid mounting
the tow bar at an offset angle, please observe
the following:
▷Maneuvering capability is limited going
around corners.▷The tow bar will generate lateral forces if it
is secured with an offset.
Tow rope
When starting to tow the vehicle, make sure
that the tow rope is taut.
To avoid jerking and the associated stresses
on the vehicle components when towing, al‐
ways use nylon ropes or nylon straps.
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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
or rear of the BMW.
The tow fitting is located in the storage com‐
partment under the hood.
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.◀
Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
What to do after an accident
Hints After an accident
After an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components such as orange colored
high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact
with exposed high-voltage cables. Otherwise,
there is the risk of fatal injury from electrocu‐
tion due to the system's high voltage.◀
Esliding fluids
Do not touch any fluids esliding from the
high-voltage battery, or the skin can sustain
chemical burns.◀
General information
If you are involved in an accident with your ve‐
hicle, compliance with the following additional
safety precautions is required with regard to
the high-voltage system:▷Secure the crash site.▷Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is
equipped with a high-voltage system.▷Engage selector lever position P, set the
parking brake and reel off operating and
drive readiness.▷Lock the vehicle after exiting.▷Do not inhale any gases esliding from the
high-voltage battery; if needed, maintain a
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tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,
refer to page 50.
Guide rails in car washes
Avoid car washes with guide rails higher
than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle body
could be damaged.◀
Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in a
car wash, take the following steps:
1.Drive into the car wash.2.Engage selector lever position N.3.Remove foot from brake pedal.4.Press the Start/Stop button.
In this way, operating readiness remains
switched on, and a Check-Control mes‐
sage is displayed.
To activate drive readiness:
1.Depress the brake pedal.2.Press the Start/Stop button.
Pressing the Start/Stop button without step‐
ping on the brake turns operating readiness
off.
Selector lever position Selector lever position P is engaged automati‐
cally:
▷With operating readiness turned off.▷After approx. 15 minutes.
Headlights
▷Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or
acidic cleansers.▷Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g.,
from insects, with shampoo and wash off
with water.▷Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an
ice scraper.After washing the vehicle
After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes
briefly to dry them; otherwise, braking action
can be reduced and corrosion of the brake
discs can occur.
Completely remove all residues on the win‐
dows, to minimize loss of visibility due to
smearing and to reduce wiper noises and
wiper blade wear.
Vehicle care
Car care products BMW recommends using care and cleaning
products from BMW, since these have been
tested and approved.
Car care and cleaning products
Follow the instructions on the container.
When cleaning the interior, open the doors or
windows.
Only use products intended for cleaning vehi‐
cles.
Cleansers can contain substances that are
dangerous and harmful to your health.◀
Vehicle paint
Regular care contributes to driving safety and
value retention. Environmental influences in
areas with elevated air pollution or natural con‐
taminants, such as tree resin or pollen can af‐
fect the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor the fre‐
quency and extent of your car care to these
influences.
Aggressive substances such as spilled fuel, oil,
grease or bird droppings, must be removed im‐
mediately to prevent the finish from being al‐
tered or discolored.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
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Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every
two months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If upholstery is very dirty, e.g., with beverage
stains, use a soft sponge or microfiber cloth
with a suitable interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the
material vigorously.
Damage from Velcro® fasteners
Open Velcro® fasteners on pants or
other articles of clothing can damage the seat
covers. Ensure that any Velcro® fasteners are
closed.◀
Caring for special components
Light-alloy wheels When cleaning the vehicle, use only neutral
wheel cleaners having a pH value from 5 to 9.
Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam
jets above 140 ℉/60 ℃. Follow the manufac‐
turer's instructions.
Aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents
can destroy the protective layer of adjacent
components, such as the brake disk.Chrome surfaces
Carefully clean components such as the radia‐
tor grille or door handles with an ample supply
of water, possibly with shampoo added, partic‐
ularly when they have been exposed to road
salt.
Rubber components
Aside from water, treat only with rubber
cleansers.
When cleaning rubber seals, do not use any
silicon-containing car care products in order to
avoid damage or noises.
Fine wood partsClean fine wood facing and fine wood compo‐
nents only with a moist rag. Then dry with a
soft cloth.
Plastic components
These include:▷Imitation leather surfaces.▷Roofliner.▷Lamp lenses.▷Instrument cluster cover.▷Matt black spray-coated components.▷Painted parts in the interior.▷Carbon parts in the interior.
Clean with a microfiber cloth.
Dampen cloth lightly with water.
Do not soak the roofliner.
No cleansers that contain alcohol or sol‐
vents
Do not use cleansers that contain alcohol or
solvents, such as lacquer thinners, heavy-duty
grease removers, fuel, or such; this could lead
to surface damage.◀
Safety belts
Dirty belt straps impede the reeling action and
thus have a negative impact on safety.
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 107
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 110
Accelerator pedal posi‐ tions 68
Accessories and parts 7
AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 162
Activated-charcoal filter 133
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 110
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 53
Adjustments, steering wheel 59
Advance climate control, refer to Stationary climate con‐
trol 133
After washing vehicle 201
Airbags 93
Airbags, indicator/warning light 94
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 129, 132
Air conditioner 128
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 129, 131
Air distribution, manual 129, 131
Air flow, air conditioner 130
Air flow, automatic climate control 133
Air pressure, tires 173
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 133
Alarm system 49
Alarm, unintentional 50 All around the center con‐
sole 16
All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 177
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 136
Ambient light 92
Antifreeze, washer fluid 74
Antilock Brake System, ABS 107
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 107
Approved axle load 207
Ash tray 139
Assistance when driving off 109
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 100
AUTO intensity 132
Automatic car wash 200
Automatic climate con‐ trol 130
Automatic cornering adjust‐ ment 57
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 110
Automatic Curb Monitor 57
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 95
Automatic deactivation of the high-voltage system 34
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 91
Automatic locking 48
Automatic recirculated-air control 132
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 131 AUTO program, intensity 132
Average fuel consumption 87
Average speed 87
Axle loads, weights 207
B Backup charging 168
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 197
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 198
Battery, 12 volt 194
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 194
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 39
Battery state indicator 77
Battery, vehicle 194
Being pulled, referred to Tow‐ ing 197
Belts, safety belts 55
BMW Assist 6
BMW eDRIVE 31
BMW Homepage 6
BMW i Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 188
Body work, see Working on the vehicle 34
Brake assistant 107
Brake discs, break-in 148
Brake pads, break-in 148
Braking, hints 150
Breakdown assistance 196
Break-in 148
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 89
Bulb replacement 190
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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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Eyes for securing cargo 153
F
Failure message, see Check Control 78
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 50
Fan, refer to Air flow 130, 133
Fine wood, care 202
First aid kit 197
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 199
Flat tire, changing wheels 194
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 99
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Flat tire, warning lamp 97, 99
Flooding 150
Floor carpet, care 203
Floor mats, care 203
Folding back rear seat back‐ rests 141
Fold-out position, wiper 74
Foot brake 150
Front airbags 93
Front armrest 143
Front beverage holder, front cup holder 144
Front bottle holder, refer to Front cup holder 144
Front can holder, refer to Front cup holder 144
Front cup holder 144
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 101
Front holder for bever‐ ages 144
Front lights 191
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 95
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 95 FTM Flat Tire Monitor 99
Fuel 172
Fuel consumption, current 87
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 169
Fuel gauge, Range Ex‐ tender 82
Fuel lid 169
Fuel quality 172
Fuel recommendation 172
Fuel, tank capacity 207
Fuse 194
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 135
Gasoline 172
General driving notes 149
Glare shield 139
Glass sunroof, powered 51
Glove compartment 143
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 89
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 207
H
Halogen headlights, bulb re‐ placement 0
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 70
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 136
Hazard warning flashers 196
Head airbags 93
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 91
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 90
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 48 Headlight courtesy delay fea‐
ture via remote control 42
Headlight flasher 72
Headlight glass 191
Headlights 191
Headlights, care 201
Head restraints 53
Head restraints, front 56
Head restraints, rear 56
Heavy cargo, stowing 153
Height, vehicle 206
High beams 72
High beams, bulb replace‐ ment 192
High-voltage battery, charg‐ ing state indicator 77
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 149
High-voltage battery, heated 69
High-voltage battery, heavily discharged 69
High-voltage system, auto‐ matic deactivation 34
High-voltage system, contact with water 34
High-voltage system, dis‐ plays 76
High-voltage system, safety 34
Hills 150
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 109
Hints 6
Hold function 71
Homepage 6
Hood 44
Hood via remote control 42
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 149
Hydroplaning 150
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