2015 BMW I3 battery replacement

Addendum
18.At page 194, under the “Battery replace-
ment” section, the text should be disre-
garded and in lieu thereof the following text
should be read:
Use of recommended vehicle batteries
The manufacturer of your vehicle recom-
mends that you use vehicle batteries that it
has tested and recommends for use in your
vehicle; otherwise the vehicle could be
damaged and systems or functions may not
be fully available.
After a battery replacement, the manufac-
turer of your vehicle recommends that you
have the battery registered on your vehicle
by a service center to ensure that all com-
fort functions are fully available, and that
any “check control” messages of these
comfort functions are no longer displayed.
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle 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.
Breaking-in period General information
Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Range Extender
The full performance of the Range Extender is
available after a brief operating period and is
only minimally restricted during the run-in
phase.
Control of the Range Extender during and after
the run-in phase, as well as the activation of
the full performance, are preset depending on
the system and take place automatically.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per‐
formance between brake discs and brake
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐
riod.
Following part replacement The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Using eDRIVE efficiently
The concept eDRIVE operates automatically. Proactive driv‐
ing utilizes energy consumption and energy re‐
covery optimally. Energy recovery is used to
charge the high-voltage battery. It is important
for the supply of electrical components and
thus a prerequisite for an extensive range. En‐
ergy consumption and recovery depend very
much, among other things, on your driving
style.
Optimizing driving style
Performance display
The driving style can be optimized using the
performance display.Seite 148Driving tipsThings to remember when driving148
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Changing wheels
Hints
Which is why no spare tire is available.
The tools for changing wheels are available as
accessories from your service center.
Jacking points for the vehicle jack
The jacking points for the vehicle jack are lo‐
cated at the positions shown.
Vehicle battery The vehicle battery has 12 volts. The battery
supplies the onboard electronics with energy.
Information about the high-voltage system, re‐
fer to page 160.
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
Further information about the battery can be
obtained from your service center.
Battery replacement Use approved vehicle batteries only
Only use vehicle batteries that have been
approved for your vehicle by the manufacturer;
otherwise, the vehicle could be damaged and
systems or functions may not be fully availa‐
ble.◀
After a battery replacement, have the battery
registered on the vehicle by the service center
to ensure that all comfort features are fully
available and that any Check Control mes‐
sages of these comfort features are no longer
displayed.
Charge vehicle battery Do not use any charging devices
Do not charge the vehicle battery with an
external charging device; otherwise, there is a
risk of property damage, e. g., to the vehicle's
electronics.◀
Charging a discharged battery, refer to
page 168.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
tings updated, e. g.:▷Time: update.▷Date: update.▷Glass sunroof and sliding visor: initialize
the system, refer to page 52.
Disposing of old batteries
Have old batteries disposed of by your
service center or bring them to a recy‐
cling center.
Maintain the battery in an upright position for
transport and storage. Secure the battery so
that it does not tip over during transport.
Fuses Hints Replacing fuses
Never attempt to repair a blown fuse and
do not replace a defective fuse with a substi‐
tute of another color or amperage rating; this
Seite 194MobilityReplacing components194
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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
Bulb replacement, front 191 Seite 210ReferenceEverything from A to Z210
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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‐
trol 110 Seite 211Everything from A to ZReference211
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