2015 BMW I3 lights

Low beamsFollow general instructions, refer to page 190.
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Fold up cover in front of the headlights.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.3.Pull off the connector.4.Press bulb holder slightly inward, loosen it
to the right from the anchor and fold it
down.5.Turn the bulb counterclockwise and re‐
move.6.To insert the bulb and bulb holder, proceed
in reverse order of removal. Make sure that
the bulb holder snaps into place.7.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
Make sure that the lid engages.
LED headlights
Hints
With LED headlamps, all front lights and park‐
ing lights/daytime running lights are designed
with LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
At a glance
1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams
Parking lights/daytime running lights
Parking lights/daytime running lights are de‐
signed with LED technology.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
Turn signal and high beams Follow general instructions, refer to page 190.
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Access
In the wheel house, turn the cover counter‐
clockwise and remove it.
Turn signal
24-watt bulb, PSY24W.
1.Turn the left bulb holder counterclockwise
and remove.2.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.3.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.4.Attach the cover to the wheel house.High beams
55-watt bulb, H11.1.Turn the right bulb holder counterclock‐
wise and remove.2.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.3.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐
verse order of removal.4.Attach the cover to the wheel house.
Turn signal in exterior mirror
Follow general instructions, refer to page 190.
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. Contact your service center
in the event of a malfunction.
Tail lights, bulb replacement
Follow the general instructions on lamps and
bulbs, refer to page 190.
The tail lights in the tailgate feature LED tech‐
nology.
The lights in the bumper include the function
of the rear fog lamp and the reverse gear lights.
In addition, the lights in the bumper assume
the function of the tail lights if the tailgate is
opened.
Contact your service center in the event of a
malfunction.
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Breakdown assistanceVehicle 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.
Hazard warning flashers
The button is located in the center console.
Intelligent Emergency
Request
The concept In case of an emergency, an Emergency Re‐
quest can be made through this system.
General information
Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
Hints
Emergency Request not guaranteed
For technical reasons, the Emergency
Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavor‐
able conditions.◀
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Requirements
▷The SIM card integrated in the vehicle has
been activated.▷The radio-ready state is switched on.▷The Assist system is functional.
Initiating an Emergency Request
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the
button lights up green.▷The LED lights up green: an Emergency
Request was initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the display,
the Emergency Request can be aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estab‐
lished.▷The LED flashes green when a connection
to the BMW Response Center has been
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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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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
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Cruising range 83
Current fuel consumption 87
D
Damage, tires 176
Data, technical 206
Daytime running lights 91
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 129, 132
Dehumidifying, air 129, 131
Deleting personal data 24
Deletion of personal data 24
Departure times, stationary climate control 134
Digital clock 83
Digital compass 137
Dimensions 206
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 71
Display for performance and energy recovery 77
Display lighting, refer to In‐ strument lighting 91
Displays 75
Displays, cleaning 203
Displays, eDRIVE system 76
Displays, high-voltage sys‐ tem 76
Disposal, coolant 187
Disposal, vehicle battery 194
Distance control, refer to PDC 118
Divided screen view, split screen 23
Door lock 43
Door lock, refer to Remote control 38
Drive display 77
Drive-off assistant 109
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 107
Drive readiness in detail 65 Drive readiness, switching
off 67
Drive readiness, switching on 65
Driving Dynamics Con‐ trol 108
Driving in detail 68
Driving instructions, break- in 148
Driving instructions, eDRIVE drive system 148
Driving mode 108
Driving notes, general 149
Driving, refer to drive readi‐ ness in detail 65
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 107
Driving, Start/Stop button 64
Driving style analysis 157
Driving tips 149
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 107
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 108
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 107
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 108
E ECO PRO 155
ECO PRO+ 155
ECO PRO display 155
ECO PRO driving mode 155
ECO PRO driving style analy‐ sis 157
ECO PRO mode 155
ECO PRO Tip - driving in‐ struction 156
eDRIVE drive system, driving instructions 148
eDRIVE, electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 32
eDrive system, at a glance 31
eDRIVE system, displays 76 EfficientDynamics 157
Electric driving 68
Electric driving, see BMW eDRIVE 32
Electric range 83
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 107
Emergency charging, refer to Backup charging 168
Emergency detection, remote control 39
Emergency release, fuel filler flap 170
Emergency Request 196
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 39
Emergency unlocking, trans‐ mission lock 67
Energy Control 87
Energy recovery, display‐ ing 77
Energy recovery, driving sta‐ bility control systems 107
Engine coolant 186
Engine oil 184
Engine oil, adding 185
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 39
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 197
Entering a car wash 200
Equipment, interior 135
Error displays, see Check Control 78
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 107
Exchanging wheels/tires 176
Exhaust system 149
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 58
Exterior mirrors 57
External start 197
External temperature dis‐ play 82
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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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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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