2015 BMW I3 hood release

As the case may be, the doors are also un‐
locked. Unlocking with the remote control, re‐
fer to page 42.
Unlocking from the inside With the vehicle is stationary, press
the button in the driver's footwell.
The hood is unlocked and slightly raised.
Manual release For example, in case of an electrical malfunc‐
tion.1.Remove cover underneath the unlock but‐
tons.2.Remove wire cable and pull it back.
The hood is unlocked and slightly raised.
Opening
1.Press the release handle and open the
hood.Tailgate
Opening
The tailgate swings back and up when it
opens.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Opening from the outside▷Press button next to the tailgate.▷Without alarm system: press but‐
ton on the remote control for ap‐
prox. 1 second.
The Tailgate function must be set for the
remote control button. For Settings, refer
to page 48.
As the case may be, the doors are also un‐
locked. Unlocking with the remote control,
refer to page 42.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐
ward.
Opening from the inside With the vehicle is stationary, press
the button in the driver's footwell.
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1.Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel filler
flap.2.Turn the tank lid counterclockwise.3.Place the tank lid in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Closing
1.Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until you
clearly hear a click.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
Do not pinch the retaining strap
Do not pinch the retaining strap attached
to the lid; otherwise, the lid cannot be closed
properly and fuel vapors can escape.◀
Manually unlocking fuel filler flap
In the event of an electrical malfunction, e.g.
The release is located in the trunk.1.Open hood, refer to page 183.2.Pull the green knob with the fuel pump
symbol. This releases the fuel filler flap.3.Open the fuel filler flap.4.Carefully open the fuel filler flap. Excess
pressure can build up in the fuel tank from
gasoline vapor.5.Fuel the vehicle as usual. This may be diffi‐
cult due to the residue pressure in the
tank, caused by frequent stopping of the
fuel pump nozzle, e.g.
Observe the following when
refueling
The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks
off the first time.
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Opening hood
Unlocking hood1. Press button on the remote con‐
trol or in the driver's footwell, refer to
page 44.
Opening hood
1.Press the release handle and open the
hood.
Indicator/warning lights
When the hood is opened, a Check Control
message is displayed.
Closing the hood
From approx. 16 in/40 cm height allow to fall
and press again to lock the hook completely.
Make sure you hear the hood engage.
Hood open when driving
If you see any signs that the hood is not
completely closed while driving, pull over im‐
mediately and close it securely.◀
Danger of jamming
Make sure that the closing path of the
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