2017 BMW I3 Owners Manual

These settings are stored for the driver profile,
refer to page 46, currently used.
Unlocking
Doors Using iDrive:1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:'y"Driver's door only"
Only the driver's door is unlocked. Pressing again unlocks the entire vehij
cle.'y"All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
Tailgate
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:'y"Tailgate"
The tailgate is unlocked.'y"Tailgate + door(s)"
The tailgate and the doors are unj
locked.
Confirmation
signals
from
the
vehicle
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Deactivate or activate the desired confirj mation signals.'yWith alarm system:
"Acoustic sig. lock/unlock"Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the horn.'y"Flash when lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes,
locking by one.
Automatic
locking
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3.Select the desired function:'y"Lock if no door is opened"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is
opened after unlocking.
Headlight
courtesy
delay
feature/
stationary
climate
control
Using iDrive:
1."Settings"2."Doors/key"3. Select the symbol.4.Select the desired function:'y"Pathway lighting"
Headlight courtesy delay feature.'y"Comfort climate control"
Stationary climate control.
Alarm
system
General
information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
'yUnauthorized opening of a door, the hood
or the tailgate.'yMovements in the car's interior.'yChanges in the vehicle tilt, for instance during attempts at stealing a wheel.Seite 49Opening
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'yDisconnected battery voltage.'yImproper use of the socket for Onboard Dij
agnosis.
The alarm system signals these changes visuj
ally and acoustically:
'yAcoustic alarm.
Depending on local regulations, the acousj
tic alarm may be suppressed.'yBy switching on the hazard warning sysj tem.'yBy flashing the daytime running lights.
Switching
on
and
off
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or with Comfort Access, the alarm system is switched on and off at thesame time.
Opening
the
doors
with
the
alarmsystem
switched
on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is
opened if the door was unlocked using the integrated key in the door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 51.
Opening
the
tailgate
with
the
alarm
system
switched
on
The tailgate can be opened even when the
alarm system is switched on.
After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and
monitored again provided the doors are
locked. The hazard warning system flashes
once.
Panic
mode You can trigger the alarm system if you findyourself in a dangerous situation.
'yPress button on the remote conj
trol and hold for at least 3 secj
onds.'yBriefly press the button on the remote conj
trol three times in succession.To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Indicator
light
on
the
interior
mirror'yThe indicator light flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
The alarm system is switched on.'yIndicator light flashes for approx. 10 secj onds, then it flashes briefly every 2 secj
onds:
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are not correctly closed. Correctly closedaccess points are secured.
When the still open access points are
closed, interior motion sensor and tilt alarm
sensor will be switched on.'yThe indicator light goes out after unlockj
ing:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.'yThe indicator light flashes after unlocking until the radio-ready state is switched on,
but no longer than approx. 5 minutes:
An alarm has been triggered.
Tilt
alarm
sensor The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such
as attempts to steal a wheel.
Interior
motion
sensor The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
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Avoiding
unintentional
alarms
General
information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion senj
sor can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorj ized action occurred.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:'yIn automatic vehicle washes.'yIn duplex garages.'yDuring transport on trains carrying vehij
cles, at sea or on a trailer.'yWith animals in the vehicle.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sensor can be switched off in such situations.
Switching
off
the
tilt
alarm
sensor
and
interior
motion
sensor
Press the remote control button againwithin 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 secj
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion senj
sor are turned off until the vehicle is locked
again.
Switching
off
the
alarm
'yUnlock the vehicle with the remote control or establish radio-ready state, if needed
through emergency detection of remote control, refer to page 40.'yWith Comfort Access:
If you are carrying the remote control on
your person, grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door comj
pletely.Power
windows
Safety
information WARNING
When operating the windows, body parts
and objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury or risk of property damage. Make surethat the area of movement of the windows isclear during opening and closing.'

The window opens while the switch is bejing held.'y Press the switch beyond the resistj
ance point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing the switch again stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, rej
fer to page 39.
Closing
'y Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is bej
ing held.'y Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window closes automatically if the
door is closed. Pulling again stops the moj
tion.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 44.
Pinch
protection
system
General
information
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as
a window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window opens slightly.
Safety
information WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as anj
tennas can impact jam protection. There is a risk of injury. Do not install accessories in thearea of movement of the windows.'

'yOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'yEngaging selector lever position N.'yUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vej
hicle. Take the remote control with you when exiting and lock the vehicle.'

Closing
from
the
raised
position
without
jam
protection
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
The glass sunroof closes withj
out jam protection.
Initializing
after
a
power
interruption General
information After a power failure during the opening or
closing process, the glass sunroof can only be
operated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the followj
ing conditions.'yThe vehicle is parked in a horizontal posij
tion.'yThe drive-ready state is established.'yThe external temperature is above
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SettingsVehicle
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.
Sitting
safely
An ideal seating position that meets the needs
of the occupants can make a vital contribution to relaxed, fatigue-free driving.
In the event of an accident, the correct seating
position plays an important role. Additionally, observe the following chapters for safe driving:'ySeats, refer to page 55.'ySafety belts, refer to page 57.'yHead restraints, refer to page 58.'yAirbags, refer to page 101.
Seats
Safety
information WARNING
Seat adjustments while driving can lead
to unexpected movements of the seat. Vehicle
control could be lost. There is a risk of an accij dent. Only adjust the seat on the driver's sidewhen the vehicle is stationary.'

Forward/backward
Pull the lever and slide the seat in the desireddirection.
After releasing the lever, move the seat forj
ward or back slightly making sure it engages
properly.
Height
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seat or lift it off, as necessary.
Backrest
tilt
Pull the lever and apply your weight to the
backrest or lift it off, as necessary.
Assistance
with
entering
the
vehicle
in
the
rear
Safety
information WARNING
There is a risk of jamming when moving
the seats. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the seat is clear prior to any adjjustment.'