2015 BMW I3 USB port

during unlocking. These settings are also re‐
stored, if the vehicle has been used in the
meantime by a person with a different remote
control.
Changes to the settings are automatically
saved in the personal profile.
Three personal profiles and a guest profile can
be created.
Adjusting
The settings for the following systems and
functions are saved in the active profile. The
scope of storable settings is country- and
equipment-dependable.▷Unlocking and locking.▷Lights.▷Climate control.▷Radio.▷Instrument cluster.▷Programmable memory buttons.▷Volumes, tone.▷Control Display.▷Navigation.▷Park Distance Control PDC.▷Rearview camera▷Driving Dynamics Control.▷Cruise control.▷Intelligent Safety.
Profile management
Opening profiles Regardless of the remote control in use a dif‐
ferent profile may be activated.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3.Select a profile.▷All settings stored in the called-up profile
are automatically applied.▷The called-up profile is assigned to the re‐
mote control being used at the time.▷If the profile is already assigned to a differ‐
ent remote control, this profile will apply to
both remote controls. It cannot be differen‐
tiated anymore between the settings for
the two remote controls.
Renaming profiles
A personal name can be assigned to every pro‐
file to avoid confusion between the profiles.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Rename current profile"
Resetting profiles
The settings of the active profile are reset to
their default values.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Reset current profile"
Exporting profiles
Most settings of the active profile can be ex‐
ported.
This can be helpful for securing and retrieving
personal settings, before delivering the vehicle
to a workshop, e.g. Profiles can be taken to an‐
other vehicle equipped with the Personal Pro‐
file function.
The following export options are available:
▷Via BMW Online.▷Via the USB port to a USB device.
Popular file systems for USB devices are
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ommended formats for profile export.
Other formats may not support the export.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Importing profiles
Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be
imported via BMW Online.
Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐
ported via the USB interface.
Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐
ported profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that
are saved in none of the three personal pro‐
files.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Guest"
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start to select the desired profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Display user list at startup"
Using the remote control
Note Take the remote control with youPeople or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking Press button on the remote control.
▷All doors and the tailgate are being un‐
locked.▷Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐
vated. This function is not available, if the
interior lamps were switched off manually.▷The welcome lamps are switched on, if this
function was activated.▷Exterior mirrors folded through convenient
closing are folded open.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
For Settings, refer to page 48.
The alarm system, refer to page 49, is dis‐
armed.
Convenient opening Press and hold this button on the re‐mote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are
opened, as long as the button on the remote
control is pressed.
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Sockets
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment when operating and drive
readiness are activated.
Note
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using unsuitable
connectors.
Front center console
The socket is located underneath the instru‐
ment panel. Remove the cover.
Between the front seats
The socket is located between the front seats.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
In the trunk
The socket is located on the right side in the
trunk. Remove the cover.
USB interface for data
transfer
The concept Connection for importing and exporting data
on USB devices, e.g.:
▷Personal Profile settings, refer to page 39.▷Music collection.▷Importing Trips.
Hints
Observe the following when connecting:
▷Do not use force when plugging the con‐
nector into the USB interface.▷Do not connect devices such as fans or
lights to the USB interface.▷Do not connect USB hard drives.▷Do not use the USB interface for recharg‐
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To open, press button, arrow 1.
To open, press button, arrow 2.
Front cup holder
Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hot
drinks
Use light and shatter-proof containers and do
not transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there is
the increased danger of injury in an accident.◀
Unsuitable containers
Do not forcefully push unsuitable con‐
tainers into the cupholders. This may result in
damage.◀
Overview
Between the seats.
Receptacle for cupholder
There is a receptacle for the cup holder be‐
tween the seats.
There are three receptacles for the cup holder
between the seats.
Connection for an external audio device
An external audio device, e.g.,
an MP3 player, can be con‐
nected via the AUX-IN port or
the USB audio interface be‐
tween the seats.
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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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