2017 BMW I3 Owners Manual

Replacing
componentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Wiper
blade
replacementSafety
information NOTE
If the wiper arm falls onto the windshield
without the wiper blades installed, the windj shield can be damaged. There is a risk of propjerty damage. Secure the wiper arm when rejplacing the wiper blades and do not fold downthe wipers without the wiper blades installed.'

erss service center or another qualified servicecenter or repair shop.
A spare light box is available from a dealerss
service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Observe the safety information, refer to page 210.
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.
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 210.
Safety
information
Lights
and
bulbs WARNING
Bulbs can get hot during operation. Conj
tact with the bulbs can cause burns. There is a
risk of injury. Only change bulbs after they
have cooled off.'

Front
lights,
bulb
replacement
Halogen
headlights
Overview
Halogen
headlights1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams
Halogen
headlights
with
LED
lighting elements
1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams
Low
beams
Observe the safety information, refer to page 210.
55-watt bulb, H7.1.Fold up cover in front of the headlights.2.Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.3.Remove the connector, arrow 1. Press the
bulb holder into the direction of the bulb
and to the right to remove it from the anj
chor, arrow 2.4.Fold the bulb holder down.5.Turn the bulb counterclockwise and rej move.6.To insert the bulb and bulb holder, proceed
in reverse order of removal. Make sure that the bulb holder snaps into place.7.Close the headlight housing with the lid.
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LED
headlightsGeneral
information
With LED headlights, all front lights and parkj
ing lights/daytime running lights are designed
with LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Overview1Parking lights / daytime running lights2Low beams
Parking
lights/daytime
running
lights
Parking lights/daytime running lights are dej signed with LED technology.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service cenj
ter or repair shop.
Turn
signal
and
high
beams Observe the safety information, refer to
page 210.
Access
In the wheel house, turn the cover counterj
clockwise and remove it.
Turn
signal
24-watt bulb, PSY24W.
1.Turn the left bulb holder counterclockwise and remove.2.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.3.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in rej verse order of removal.4.Attach the cover to the wheel house.Seite 212MobilityReplacing
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High
beams
55-watt bulb, H11.1.Turn the right bulb holder counterclockj wise and remove.2.Press the bulb gently into the socket, turn
counterclockwise and remove.3.Install the new bulb and bulb holder in rej verse order of removal.4.Attach the cover to the wheel house.
Turn
signal
in
exterior
mirror
Observe the safety information, refer to
page 210.
The turn signals in the exterior mirrors feature
LED technology. In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Tail
lamps,
bulb
replacement Observe the safety information, refer to
page 210.
The tail lamps in the tailgate feature LED techj
nology.
The lights in the bumper include the function of the rear fog lamp and the reverse gear lights.
In addition, the lights in the bumper assume
the function of the tail lamps if the tailgate is
opened.
In the case of a malfunction, contact a dealerss service center or another qualified service cenj ter or repair shop.
Vehicle
battery
The vehicle battery has 12 volts. The batterysupplies the onboard electronics with energy.
Information about the high-voltage system, rej
fer to page 174.
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be rej
quested from a dealerss service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
Replacing
the
vehicle
battery
General
information The manufacturer of your vehicle recommendsthat you have a dealerss service center or anj
other qualified service center or repair shop
register the vehicle battery to the vehicle after
the battery has been replaced. Once the batj tery has been registered again, all comfort feajtures will be available without restriction andany Check Control messages displayed whichrelate to comfort features will disappear.
Safety
information NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible
can damage vehicle systems and impair vehij
cle functions. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only vehicle batteries that are compatible with your vehicle type should
be installed in your vehicle. Information on
compatible vehicle batteries is available at your
dealerss service center.'

Safety
informationNOTE
Non-compatible external chargers can
damage the vehicle. There is a risk of personal and property damage. Only charging devicesthat are compatible with your vehicle and that
are below the maximum charge voltage should be used to charge your vehicle. Information oncompatible chargers is available at your dealj
erss service center.'

Breakdown
assistanceVehicle
features
and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country- specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Hazard
warning
flashers
The button is located in the center console.
The red light in the button flashes when the
hazard warning flashers are activated.
Intelligent
emergency
call
Concept
In case of an emergency, an Emergency Rej
quest can be made through the system.
General
information Only press the SOS button in an emergency.
For technical reasons, the Emergency Request cannot be guaranteed under unfavorable conj
ditions.
Overview
SOS button in the roofliner
Functional
requirements
'yThe SIM card integrated in the vehicle hasbeen activated.'yThe radio-ready state is switched on.'yThe Assist system is functional.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
automatically
Under certain conditions, such as if the airbags
trigger, an Emergency Request is automatij
cally initiated immediately after a severe accij
dent. Automatic Collision Notification is not afj
fected by pressing the SOS button.
Initiating
an
Emergency
Request
manually
1.Press the cover briefly to open it.2.Press the SOS button until the LED at the button lights up green.'yThe LED is illuminated green when an
Emergency Request has been initiated.
If a cancel prompt appears on the Control
Display, the Emergency Request can be
aborted.
If the situation allows, wait in your vehicle
until the voice connection has been estabj
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'yThe LED flashes green when a connectionto the BMW Response Center has been
established.
The BMW Response Center then makes contact with you and takes further steps to
help you.
Even if you are unable to respond, the
BMW Response Center can take further
steps to help you under certain circumj
stances.
For this, data is transmitted to the BMW
Response Center which serves to deterj
mine the necessary rescue measures. E.g., the current position of the vehicle, if it canbe established.
Even if you can no longer hear the BMW Response Center through the loudspeakj
ers, the BMW Response Center may still
be able to hear you.
The BMW Response Center ends the Emerj
gency Request.
Roadside
Assistance
Service
availability
Roadside Assistance can be reached around
the clock in many countries. You can obtain asj sistance there in the event of a vehicle breakjdown.
Roadside
Assistance
The Roadside Assistance phone number can
be viewed via iDrive or a connection to Roadj
side Assistance can be established directly.
Warning
triangle The warning triangle is located in the hood.
First-aid
kit
General
information
Some of the articles have a limited service life.
Check the expiration dates of the contentsregularly and replace any expired items
promptly.
Storage
The first-aid kit is located at the rear of the
cargo area.
Jump-starting DANGER
Due to the high voltage of the drive sysj
tem, there is a risk of electric shock. There is danger to life. Do not jump or directly chargethe vehicle battery with conventional jump-starting.'