2015 BMW I3 Power train

THE BMW i3: FORGED BY THE POWER
OF WIND AND WATER.
The BMW i3 not only produces zero emissions while driving; all
electricity that goes into its production in Leipzig is generated from
renewables. BMW factories have been leading the way in sustainable
production for a long time now, but BMW i has gone even further
and significantly improved its facilities. The BMW i factory in Leipzig
produces its own renewable energy – right on the premises – and
operates on 100% clean electric power at zero emissions. It also
consumes significantly less resources.
And consider the unique approach to carbon fiber production: It has
been located in Moses Lake, USA, so that all operations can be
powered completely by renewable energy from the numerous hydro-
electric plants nearby.
For BMW i, sustainable production is not only an environmental con-
sideration but also a social one, creating future-proof job profiles and
training BMW i’s suppliers to comply with advanced sustainability
standards.
02. PRODUCTION
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Interior motion sensorThe windows and glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on trains carrying vehi‐
cles, at sea or on a trailer.▷With animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
establish radio-ready state, if needed
through emergency detection of remote
control, refer to page 39.▷With Comfort Access: if you are carrying
the remote control on your person, grasp
the driver side or front passenger side door
handle completely.Power windows
Hint Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
Opening
▷ Press the button to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stopse the motion.
See also: Convenient opening, refer to
page 41, via remote control.
Closing Keep the closing path clear
Monitor closing and make sure that the
closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,
injuries may result.◀
▷ Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is
held.
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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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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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