2015 BMW I8 length

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.
Start/Stop button, drive readiness
The concept The following ready states can
be attained by pressing the
Start/Stop button:▷Radio ready state on/off.▷Operating readiness on/off.▷Activating/deactivating drive readiness.
To activate drive readiness, press the brake
pedal.
Switching radio-ready state on/off
The radio-ready state is activated by pressing
the Start/Stop button in the following situa‐
tions:
▷When the engine is running.▷When drive readiness is activated.
Some electronic systems/power consumers
remain ready for operation.
The radio-ready state is switched off automati‐
cally:
▷After approx. 8 minutes.▷When the vehicle is locked using the cen‐
tral locking system.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that drive readiness is
maintained.
The radio-ready state remains active if, e.g.,
the operating readiness is automatically
switched off for the following reasons:
▷Opening or closing the driver's door.▷Unfastening of the driver's safety belt.▷When automatically switching from low
beams to parking lights.
Operating readiness on
The switched on operating readiness corre‐
sponds to the switched on ignition for conven‐
tional vehicles.
Press the Start/Stop button, and do not press
on the brake pedal at the same time.
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator and warning lights in the
instrument cluster light up for a varied length
of time.
To save battery power when the engine is off,
switch off operating readiness and any unnec‐
essary electronic systems/power consumers.
Operating readiness is switched off automati‐
cally in the following situations:
▷When locking the vehicle, even if the low
beams are activated.▷Shortly before the battery is discharged
completely, so that drive readiness is
maintained.
Note
If the engine is switched off and operating
readiness is switched on, the system automati‐
cally switches to the radio-ready state when
the door is opened if the lights are turned off
or, if correspondingly equipped, the daytime
running lights are activated.
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Setting the durationOn the Control Display:1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Pathway lighting:"4.Set length of time.
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Automatic headlight control
Position of switch
: the low beams are acti‐
vated and off automatically, e.g., in tunnels, in
twilight or if there is precipitation. The indicator
lamp in the instrument cluster lights up.
When emerging from a tunnel during the day,
the low beams are not switched off immedi‐
ately but instead only after approx. 2 minutes.
A blue sky with the sun low on the horizon can
cause the lights to be switched on.
Personal responsibility
The automatic headlight control cannot
serve as a substitute for your personal judg‐
ment in determining when to turn the lights on
in response to ambient lighting conditions.
E. g. the sensors are unable to detect fog or
hazy weather. To avoid safety risks under
these conditions, you should always switch on
the lights manually.◀
Daytime running lights With the ignition switched on, the daytime run‐
ning lights light up in position
, or
. After operating readiness is switched off,
the parking lights light up in position
.
Activating/deactivating In some countries, daytime running lights are
mandatory, so it may not be possible to deacti‐
vate the daytime running lights.
On the Control Display:
1."Settings"2."Lighting"3."Daytime running lamps"
Settings are stored for the profile currently in
use.
Roadside parking lights
The vehicle can be illuminated on one side.
Switching on With operating readiness switched off, press
the lever either up or down past the resistance
point for approx. 2 seconds.
Switch off Briefly press the lever to the resistance point in
the opposite direction.
Variable light distribution The concept This variable light distribution ensures that the
roadway is still more effectively illuminated,
depending on the vehicle speed.
The light distribution is automatically adjusted
to the speed. The freeway lights are activated
at speeds above 110 km/h after approx.
30 seconds or at a speed of 140 km/h.
Activating Position of switch
with the ignition
switched on.
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HintsDo not perform any work on the lighting
system
Have any work on the lighting system, includ‐
ing bulb replacement, performed only by a
service center. Due to the high voltage present
in the system, there is a danger of fatal injuries
if work is carried out improperly.◀
Irritation of the retina
Never look directly into the headlights or
their light sources for a lengthy period of time,
otherwise this could irritate your retinas.◀
Do not remove the covers
Do not remove the covers, and never
stare into the unfiltered light for several hours;
otherwise, irritation of the retina could result.◀
Changing wheels
Hints
When sealants are used, an immediate wheel
change when there is a loss of tire inflation
pressure in the event of a flat tire is unneces‐
sary.
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 150.
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 156.
Power failure
After a temporary power loss, some equipment
needs to be newly initialized or individual set‐
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Technical dataVehicle 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 tothe 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.
Note
The technical data and specifications in this
Owner's Manual are used as guidance values.
The vehicle-specific data can deviate from this,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, country version or country-specific
measurement method. Detailed values can befound in the approval documents, on informa‐
tion signs on the vehicle or can be obtained
from the service center.
The information in the vehicle documents al‐
ways has priority.
Dimensions
The dimensions can vary depending on the
model version, equipment or country-specific
measurement method.
The specified heights do not take into account
attached parts, for example, a roof antenna,roof racks or spoiler. The heights can deviate,
for example, due to the selected special equip‐
ment, tires, load and chassis version. BMW i8Width with mirrorsinches/mm87.3/2,218Width without mirrorsinches/mm76.5/1,942Heightinches/mm50.8/1,291Lengthinches/mm184.9/4,697Wheelbaseinches/mm110.2/2,800Smallest turning radius diam.ft/m40.4/12.3Seite 194ReferenceTechnical data194
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Identification number, see ve‐hicle identification num‐
ber 10
iDrive 18
Ignition key, refer to Remote control 38
Increase range 144
Indication of a flat tire 100
Indicator and alarm lamps, see Check Control 79
Indicator lamp, see Check Control 79
Individual air distribution 126
Individual settings, refer to Personal Profile 39
Inflation pressure, tires 163
Info display, refer to On- Board computer 87
Initialize, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 100
Instrument cluster 75
Instrument lighting 95
Integrated key 38
Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 29
Intelligent Emergency Re‐ quest 183
Intelligent Safety 102
Intensity, AUTO pro‐ gram 126
Interior equipment 129
Interior lights 95
Interior lights during unlock‐ ing 41
Interior lights with the vehicle locked 42
Interior motion sensor 48
Interior rearview mirror, auto‐ matic dimming feature 55
Interior rearview mirror, man‐ ually dimmable 55
Internet page 6
Interval display, service re‐ quirements 84
Interval mode 69 J
Jacking points for the vehicle jack 181
Joystick, Steptronic Sport transmission 71
Jump-starting 184
Jump starting, refer to Backup charging 156
K Key/remote control 38
Keyless Go, refer to Comfort Access 45
Key Memory, refer to Per‐ sonal Profile 39
Kickdown, Steptronic Sport transmission 71
Knee airbag 97
L
Lamp replacement, see Bulb replacement 180
Language on Control Dis‐ play 90
LATCH child restraint sys‐ tem 58
Launch Control 73
Leather, care 188
LED in the driver's door 41
LEDs, light-emitting di‐ odes 180
Length, vehicle 194
Letters and numbers, enter‐ ing 24
Level 1 Charging 155
Level 1 charging cable 152
Level 2 charging cable 152
Light alloy wheels, care 189
Light-emitting diodes, LEDs 180
Lighting 92
Lights 92
Light switch 92 Load 143
Loading 142
Lock, door 43
Locking/unlocking via door lock 43
Locking/unlocking with re‐ mote control 41
Locking, automatic 47
Locking, settings 46
Locking via tailgate 45
Longer idle phases 190
Long idle times and long-term vehicle storage 190
Long-term vehicle stor‐ age 190
Low beams 92
Low beams, automatic, refer to High-beam Assistant 94
M
Maintaining charging state 64
Maintenance 178
Maintenance require‐ ments 178
Maintenance, service require‐ ments 84
Maintenance system, BMW 178
Make-up mirror 131
Malfunction displays, see Check Control 79
Manual air distribution 126
Manual air flow 126
Manual mode, transmis‐ sion 72
Manual operation, door lock 43
Manual operation, exterior mirrors 54
Manual operation, fuel filler flap 159
Manual operation, Park Dis‐ tance Control PDC 116 Seite 202ReferenceEverything from A to Z202
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