2015 BMW I8 tow

Replacing componentsVehicle features and optionsThis 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.
Wiper blade replacement Hints Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 70, the wiper arms.2.Fold up the wipers.3.Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.4.Remove the wiper blade toward one side.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.6.Fold down the wipers.
Lamp and bulb replacement
General information
All headlights and lights are made using LED
or laser technology. Contact your service cen‐
ter in the event of a malfunction.
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When
driving with the light switched on, the conden‐
sation evaporates after a short time. The head‐
light glass does not need to be changed.
If the headlights do not dim despite driving
with the light switched on, increasing humidity
forms, e. g. water droplets in the light, have the
service center check this.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Some items of equipment use light-emitting
diodes installed behind a cover as a light
source.
These light-emitting diodes, which are related
to conventional lasers, are officially designated
as Class 1 light-emitting diodes.
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Tow-starting and towingTransporting your vehicle
Note
Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.
Therefore, contact a service center in the
event of a breakdown.
Do not have the vehicle towed
Have your vehicle transported on a load‐
ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐
cur.◀
Tow truck
The vehicle should only be transported on a
loading platform.
Do not lift the vehicle
Do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting or
body and chassis parts; otherwise, damage
may result.◀
Use tow fitting located in the front only for po‐
sitioning the vehicle.
Pushing vehicle To remove a disabled vehicle from the danger
area, push it for a short distance at a speed of
no more than 6 mph/10 km/h.
The vehicle can only be pushed in selector
lever position N.
In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll, pro‐
ceed as follows:1.Switch on drive readiness, refer to
page 61.2.Depress brake pedal.3.Engage selector lever position N.
If there are electrical malfunctions, it may hap‐
pen that you can't change the selector lever
position.
Towing other vehicles The tow-starting or towing of other vehicles
with the BMW i8 is not possible.
Tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐
ried in the vehicle.
The tow fitting can be screwed in at the front
of your BMW.
The tow fitting is located under the first aid kit
behind the left folding cover in the trunk.
Tow fitting, information on use
▷Use only the tow fitting provided with
the vehicle and screw it all the way in.▷Use the tow fitting for towing on paved
roads only.▷Use tow fitting located in the front only for
positioning the vehicle.▷Avoid lateral loading of the tow fitting, e.g.,
do not lift the vehicle by the tow fitting.
Otherwise, damage to the tow fitting and the
vehicle can occur.◀
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Screw thread for tow fitting
Press on the mark on the edge of the cover to
push it out.
Tow-starting
Steptronic transmission
Do not tow-start the vehicle.
Tow-starting the engine is not possible due to
the Steptronic transmission.
Have the cause of the starting problems fixed.
What to do after an accident
Hints After an accident
After an accident, do not touch any high-
voltage components such as orange colored
high-voltage cables or parts that are in contact
with exposed high-voltage cables. Otherwise,
there is the risk of fatal injury from electrocu‐
tion due to the system's high voltage.◀
Esliding fluids
Do not touch any fluids esliding from the
high-voltage battery, or the skin can sustain
chemical burns.◀
General information
If you are involved in an accident with your ve‐
hicle, compliance with the following additional
safety precautions is required with regard to
the high-voltage system:
▷Secure the crash site.▷Immediately notify rescue forces, police, or
firefighters of the fact that your vehicle is
equipped with a high-voltage system.▷Engage selector lever position P, apply the
parking brake, and reel off the ignition or
deactivate drive readiness.▷Lock the vehicle after exiting.▷Do not inhale any gases esliding from the
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External temperature warn‐ing 83
F Failure message, see Check Control 79
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 48
Fan, refer to Air flow 126
Filler neck for engine oil 175
First aid kit 184
Fitting for towing, see Tow fit‐ ting 185
Flat tire, changing wheels 181
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Flat tire, warning lamp 100
Flooding 140
Floor carpet, care 189
Floor mats, care 189
Fold-out position, wiper 70
Foot brake 140
Front airbags 96
Front armrest 134
Front beverage holder, front cup holder 135
Front bottle holder, refer to Front cup holder 135
Front can holder, refer to Front cup holder 135
Front cup holder 135
Front-end collision warning with City Braking func‐
tion 103
Front holder for bever‐ ages 135
front-seat passenger airbags, automatic deactivation 98
Front-seat passenger airbags, indicator lamp 98
Fuel 161
Fuel consumption, current 87 Fuel consumption, refer to
Average fuel consump‐
tion 87
Fuel filler flap 158
Fuel gauge 82
Fuel lid 158
Fuel quality 161
Fuel recommendation 161
Fuel, tank capacity 195
Fuse 182
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal Integrated Remote
Control 129
Gasoline 161
Gear change, Steptronic Sport transmission 71
Gear shift indicator 85
Gearshift, see Steptronic Sport transmission 70
General driving notes 139
Glare shield 131
Glove compartment 134
GPS location, vehicle posi‐ tion 90
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 195
H
Handbrake, refer to parking brake 66
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 130
Hazard warning flashers 183
Head airbags 96
Headlight control, auto‐ matic 93
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture 92
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture, remote control 47
Headlight courtesy delay fea‐ ture via remote control 42 Headlight flasher 68
Headlight glass 180
Headlights, care 188
Head restraints 51
Head restraints, front 54
Head-up Display 90
Head-up Display, care 190
Heavy cargo, stowing 143
Height, vehicle 194
High-beam Assistant 94
High beams 68
High beams/low beams, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
High-voltage battery, charg‐ ing state indicator 77
High-voltage battery, dis‐ charge 139
High-voltage system, auto‐ matic deactivation 34
High-voltage system, contact with water 34
High-voltage system, safety 34
Hills 141
Hill start assistant, refer to Drive-off assistant 112
Hints 6
Homepage 6
Hood 44
Horn 14
Hot exhaust system 140
HUD Head-up Display 90
Hybrid system, adapting to the course of the road 79
Hybrid system, displays 77
Hydroplaning 140
I Ice warning, see External temperature warning 83
Icy roads, see External tem‐ perature warning 83
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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
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Start function during malfunc‐tion 39
Starting the combustion en‐ gine 63
Stationary climate con‐ trol 127
Status control display, tires 100
Status information, iDrive 22
Status of Owner's Manual 7
Steering wheel, adjusting 56
Steptronic Sport transmis‐ sion 70
Storage compartments 134
Storage compartments, loca‐ tions 134
Storage, tires 168
Storing the vehicle 190
Suitable engine oils 175
Summer tires, tread 166
Sun visor 131
Supplementary text mes‐ sage 82
Surround View 117
Switch for Dynamic Driv‐ ing 111
Switch, refer to Cockpit 14
Symbols 6
Symbols in the status field 22
SYNC program, automatic cli‐ mate control 125
T Tachometer 82
Tailgate closing 45
Tailgate, emergency unlock‐ ing 45
Tailgate opening 44
Tailgate via remote con‐ trol 42
Tail lamps, see Bulb replace‐ ment 180
Tank unlocking, refer to Tank vent 158
Tank vent 158 Technical changes, refer to
Safety 7
Technical data 194
Telephone 6
Temperature, automatic cli‐ mate control 125
Temperature display for ex‐ ternal temperature 83
Temperature, engine oil 83
Text message, supplemen‐ tary 82
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 47
Tilt alarm sensor 48
Time of arrival 88
Tire damage 166
Tire identification marks 164
Tire inflation pressure 163
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 99
Tires, changing 167
Tire sealant 168
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 163
Tire tread 166
Tone 6
Top View 120
Total range 83
Total vehicle weight 195
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 185
Towing 185
Tow lug, see Tow fitting 185
Tow-starting 185
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 99
Traction control 110
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 110
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 73
Transmission, see Steptronic Sport transmission 70
Transporting children safely 57
Tread, tires 166 Trip computer 88
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 83
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 119
Turning radius 194
Turn signals, operation 67
U Unintentional alarm 48
Units of measure 90
Universal remote control 129
Unlock button, Steptronic Sport transmission 71
Unlocking/locking via door lock 43
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 41
Unlocking, settings 46
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 189
USB interface 132
V Vanity mirror 131
Variable light distribution 93
Vehicle battery 181
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 181
Vehicle, break-in 138
Vehicle care 188
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 181
Vehicle paint 188
Vehicle position, GPS loca‐ tion 90
Vehicle wash 187
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