2015 BMW I8 seats

To open, pull upward, arrow.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.
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 in the
center armrest.
Rear seat
Rear 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
In the rear of the center console.
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The outputs of the seat heater and the Addi‐
tionally heat output to seats and exterior mirror
is reduced.
The mirror heating is made available when out‐
side temperatures are very cold.
ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set‐
tings in percentages.
Display in the instrument cluster
Efficiency display
A mark in the performance display informs
about the current driving style.
Mark in the CHARGE range, arrow 1: indication
for energy recovery and braking.
Mark in the ePOWER area, arrow 2: display
when accelerating.
Your driving style's efficiency is shown by the
bar's color:
▷Blue display: efficient driving style as long
as the mark moves within the blue range.▷Gray display: adjust driving style, e. g., by
reduced acceleration.
The display switches to blue as soon as all
conditions for fuel-efficiency-optimized driving
are met.
ECO PRO Tip Driving tip
As soon as one of the conditions for efficient
driving is no longer fulfilled, respective driving
instructions are displayed as a symbol in the
instrument cluster.
Symbols
An additional symbol and a text message are
displayed on the control display.SymbolMeasureFor efficient driving back off the ac‐
celerator or delay accelerating to al‐
low time to assess road conditions.Reduce speed to the selected ECO
PRO speed.
Note
The efficiency display and ECO PRO tips in the
instrument cluster appear when the ECO PRO
display is activated.
Activating driving style and ECO PRO tips:
1."Settings"2."Instrument cluster"3."ECO PRO Info"
Indications on the Control Display
eDRIVE
Information on fuel consumption and technol‐
ogy can be displayed while driving.
1."Vehicle info"2."eDRIVE"
Displaying ECO PRO Tips
ECO PRO Tips can be displayed while driving
as a note in the split screen in the energy flow
display.
Displaying ECO PRO Tips:
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 109
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73
Accessories and parts 7
Acoustic pedestrian protec‐ tion 65
AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 152
Activated-charcoal filter 127
Activate drive readiness 63
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 79
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 108
Additives, oil 175
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 51
Adjustments, steering wheel 56
Advance climate control, refer to Stationary climate con‐
trol 127
After washing vehicle 188
Airbags 96
Airbags, indicator/warning light 97
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 125
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 125
Air distribution, manual 126
Air flow, automatic climate control 126
Air pressure, tires 163
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 127
Alarm system 47
Alarm, unintentional 48 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 168
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 130
Alternative oil types 176
Ambient light 95
Antifreeze, washer fluid 70
Antilock Brake System, ABS 109
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 109
Approved axle load 195
Approved engine oils, see Suitable engine oil
types 175
Arrival time 88
Artificial engine noise 65
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine 65
Assistance when driving off 112
ASSIST, Hybrid system 65
Assist system, refer to Intelli‐ gent Safety 102
AUTO intensity 126
Automatic car wash 187
Automatic climate con‐ trol 124
Automatic Curb Monitor 54
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 98
Automatic deactivation of the high-voltage system 34
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 93
Automatic locking 47 Automatic recirculated-air
control 125
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic Sport transmis‐
sion 70
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 126
AUTO program, intensity 126
Average fuel consumption 87
Average speed 88
Axle loads, weights 195
B Backup charging 156
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 184
Battery, 12 volt 181
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 181
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 39
Battery state indicator 77
Battery, vehicle 181
Belts, safety belts 53
BMW Assist 6
BMW eDRIVE 31
BMW Homepage 6
BMW i Driver’s Guide App 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 178
Body work, see Working on the vehicle 34
Brake assistant 109
Brake discs, break-in 138
Brake force display 108
Brake lights, adaptive 108
Brake lights, brake force dis‐ play 108
Brake pads, break-in 138 Seite 198ReferenceEverything from A to Z198
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Braking, hints 140
Breakdown assistance 183
Break-in 138
Brightness of Control Dis‐ play 90
Bulb replacement 180
Bulbs and lamps 180
Button, Start/Stop 61
Bypassing, refer to Jump- starting 184
C
California Proposition 65 Warning 8
Camera lenses, care 190
Camera, rearview cam‐ era 118
Camera, Side View 122
Camera, Top View 121
Car battery 181
Car care products 188
Care, displays 190
Care, vehicle 188
Cargo 142
Cargo area 132
Cargo cover 132
Car key, refer to Remote con‐ trol 38
Carpet, care 189
Car wash 187
Catalytic converter, refer to Hot exhaust system 140
CBS Condition Based Serv‐ ice 178
Center armrest 134
Center console 16
Central locking system 44
Central screen, refer to Con‐ trol Display 18
Changes, technical, refer to Safety 7
Changing wheels 181
Changing wheels/tires 167
CHARGE, energy recov‐ ery 66 Charging battery, see Vehicle
charging 150
Charging, refer to Charging vehicle 150
Charging, refer to Vehicle charging 150
Charging screen 76
Charging state indicator, high-voltage battery 77
Charging status, see display of the charging status 154
Charging vehicle 150
Charging vehicle, refer to Ve‐ hicle charging 150
Chassis number, see vehicle identification number 10
Check Control 79
Checking the engine oil level electronically 173
Checking the oil level elec‐ tronically 173
Children, seating position 57
Children, transporting safely 57
Child restraint fixing sys‐ tem 57
Child restraint fixing system LATCH 58
Child restraint fixing systems, mounting 57
Child seat, mounting 57
Child seats 57
Chrome parts, care 189
Cleaning displays 190
Climate control 124
Clock 83
Closing/opening via door lock 43
Closing/opening with remote control 41
Combination reel, refer to Turn signals 67
Combination switch, refer to Wiper system 68
Combustion engine, start‐ ing 63 Comfort Access 45
COMFORT program, Dy‐ namic Driving Control 111
Compressor 168
Computer, refer to On-board computer 87
Condensation on win‐ dows 127
Condensation under the vehi‐ cle 141
Condition Based Service CBS 178
Confirmation signal 47
ConnectedDrive 6
ConnectedDrive Services 6
Connecting electrical devi‐ ces 131
Contact with water, high-volt‐ age system 34
Control Display 18
Control Display, settings 89
Controller 18
Control systems, driving sta‐ bility 109
Convenient opening with the remote control 42
Coolant 177
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 125
Cooling, maximum 125
Cooling system 177
Corrosion on brake discs 141
Cosmetic mirror 131
Courtesy lamps during un‐ locking 41
Courtesy lamps with the vehi‐ cle locked 42
Cruise control 113
Cruising range 83
Current fuel consumption 87
D
Damage, tires 166
Data, technical 194
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QQuick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 152
R Radiator fluid 177
Radio 6
Radio-operated key, refer to Remote control 38
Radio ready state 61
Rain sensor 69
Rear beverage holder, rear cup holder 135
Rear bottle holder, refer to Rear cup holder 135
Rear can holder, refer to Rear Cup holder 135
Rear cup holder 135
Rear holder for bever‐ ages 135
Rearview camera 117
Rearview mirror 54
Rear window defroster 127
Recirculated-air filter 127
Recirculated-air mode 125
Recommended fuel grade 161
Recommended tire brands 167
Refueling 158
Remaining range 83
Remote control/key 38
Remote control, malfunc‐ tion 43
Remote control, univer‐ sal 129
Replacement fuse 182
Replacing wheels/tires 167
Reporting safety defects 10
RES button, see Cruise con‐ trol 113
Reserve warning, refer to Range 83 Reset, Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 100
Retreaded tires 167
Roadside parking lights 93
RON recommended fuel grade 161
Roofliner 17
Rubber components, care 189
S
Safe braking 140
Safety 7
Safety belt reminder for driv‐ er's seat and front passen‐
ger seat 53
Safety belts 53
Safety belts, care 189
Safety of the high-voltage system 34
Safety systems, airbags 96
SAVE Battery, maintaining charging state 64
Screen, refer to Control Dis‐ play 18
Screw thread, see screw thread for tow fitting, screw
thread for tow fitting 186
Sealant 168
Seat belts, refer to Safety belts 53
Seat heating, front 52
Seating position for chil‐ dren 57
Seats 51
Selection list in instrument cluster 86
Selector lever, Steptronic Sport transmission 71
Sensors, care 190
Service and warranty 8
Service requirements, Condi‐ tion Based Service
CBS 178 Service requirements, dis‐
play 84
Services, ConnectedDrive 6
SET button, see Cruise con‐ trol 113
Settings, locking/unlock‐ ing 46
Settings, mirrors 54
Settings on Control Dis‐ play 89
Shift paddles on the steering wheel 73
Side airbags 96
Side View 122
Signaling, horn 14
Signals when unlocking 47
Silent Start, electric drive readiness 63
Sitting safely 51
Size 194
Smallest turning radius 194
Snow chains 171
Socket 131
Socket, OBD Onboard Diag‐ nostics 179
SOS button 183
Spare fuse 182
Specified engine oil types 175
Speed, average 88
Speed limit detection, on- board computer 88
Speed limiter, display 85
Speed Limit Information 85
Speed warning 88
Split screen 23
Sport program, transmis‐ sion 72
Stability control systems 109
Standard charging cable, see Level 1 charging cable 152
Standard charging, see Level 1 Charging 155
Standing air conditioning, re‐ mote control 47
Start/Stop button 61 Seite 204ReferenceEverything from A to Z204
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