2018 BMW I3 Owners Manual

Left/right-hand steeringThe digital compass is already set for right orleft-hand steering at the factory.
Setting the language Press and hold the control button for approx. 12
to 13 seconds. Briefly press the control button
again to switch between English "E" and German "O".
Settings are stored automatically after approxij mately 10 seconds.
Sun visor
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor behind
a cover. Depending on the equipment version, the mirror lighting may switch on when the cover
is opened.
Ashtray/cigarette lighter
Ashtray
Overview
The ashtray can be inserted in the cup holder.
Emptying
Take out the insert.
Cigarette lighter
WARNING
Contact with the hot heating element or the hot
socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite if the cigarettelighter falls down or is held against the respecj
tive objects. There is a risk of fire and injuries.
Take hold of the cigarette lighter by its handle.
Make sure that children do not use the cigaj rette lighter and burn themselves.
NOTE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.
Overview
The cigarette lighter is located between the front seats.
Push in the cigarette lighter.
The cigarette lighter can be rej
moved as soon as it pops back
out.
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Sockets
General information
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for
electrical equipment when standby and drive-
ready state are switched on.
The total load of all sockets must not exceed
140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-comj
patible connectors.
Safety information
WARNING
Devices and cables in the unfolding area of the airbags, such as portable navigation devices,can hinder the unfolding of the airbag or be
thrown around in the car's interior during unj
folding. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
devices and cables are not in the airbag's area
of unfolding.
NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery can
work with high voltages and currents, which
means that the 12 volt on-board network can be overloaded or damaged. There is a risk ofdamage to property. Only connect battery
chargers for the vehicle battery to the starting
aid terminals in the engine compartment.
NOTE
If metal objects fall into the socket, they can
cause a short circuit. There is a risk of damage to property. Replace the cigarette lighter or
socket cover again after using the socket.
Front center console
The socket is located underneath the dashboard.
Remove the cover.
Between the front seats
The socket is located between the front seats.
Remove the cover or cigarette lighter.
In the cargo area
The socket is located on the right side in the cargo area. Remove the cover.
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USB interface
Concept
Mobile devices with USB port can be connected to the USB interface.
General information
Follow the information regarding the connection
of mobile devices to the USB interface in the
section on USB connections, refer to page 54.
Overview
The USB interface is located between the front
seats.
Connecting an external device Follow the following when connecting:
'xDo not use force when plugging the connecj
tor into the USB interface.'xUse a flexible adapter cable.'xProtect the USB storage device against mej
chanical damage.'xDue to the large number of USB media availj
able on the market, it cannot be guaranteed that every device is operable on the vehicle.'xDo not expose USB media to extreme envij
ronmental conditions, such as very high temj peratures; refer to the owner's manual of the
device.'xDue to the many different compression techj niques, proper playback of the media storedon the USB storage device cannot be guarj
anteed in all cases.'xA connected USB storage device will be supj plied with charging current via the USB interj
face if the device supports this. At higher
temperatures, the USB storage device may
cause a reduction in the charging current.'xTo ensure proper transmission of the stored data, do not charge a USB storage device via
the onboard socket, when it is connected to
the USB interface.'xDepending on how the USB storage device is
being used, settings may be required on the
USB storage device, refer to the owner's
manual of the device.
Non-compatible USB media:
'xUSB hard drives.'xUSB hubs.'xUSB memory card readers with multiple inj serts.'xHFS-formatted USB media.'xDevices such as fans or lamps.
Cargo area
Cargo cover
General information
The cargo cover is raised when the tailgate is
opened.
Safety information
WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable connecj
tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones, can be thrown into the car's interior while drivj
ing, for instance in the event of an accident or
during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
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with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
car's interior.
Removing1.Detach the retaining straps at the tailgate.2.Raise the cover and pull it back to remove.
Installing
1.Place the cover in the brackets.2.Attach the retaining straps.
Enlarging the cargo area Concept
The cargo area can be enlarged by folding down
the rear seat backrest or moving it into the cargo position.
General information
The rear seat backrest is divided at a ratio of 50 to 50.
The rear seat backrests can be folded down from the rear or from the cargo area.
Safety information
WARNING
Danger of jamming with folding down the backj rests. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the area of movej ment of the rear backrest and the of the headrestraint is clear prior to folding down.
WARNING
If a rear seat backrest is not locked, unsecured cargo can be thrown into the car's interior;
for instance, in the event of an accident, braking or an evasive maneuver. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that the rear seat backrest is locked
after folding it back.
WARNING
Unexpected movements of the backrest while
driving may occur due to unintentional unlockj
ing of the rear backrests by the straps. There is
a risk of injury. Do not fasten any objects to the
straps for unlocking the rear backrests.
WARNING
The stability of the child restraint system is limj ited or compromised with incorrect seat adjustj
ment or improper installation of the child seat.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Make
sure that the child restraint system fits securely against the backrest. If possible, adjust the
backrest tilt for all affected backrests and corj
rectly adjust the seats. Make sure that seats
and backrests are securely engaged or locked.
If possible, adjust the height of the head rej
straints or remove them.
NOTE
Vehicle parts can be damaged when folding down the rear backrest. There is a risk of damj age to property. Make sure that the area ofmovement of the rear backrest including headrestraint is clear when folding down.
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Folding down the rear seat backrest from
the rear1.Insert the safety belt into the buckle.2.Pull the strap forward.3.Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
Folding down the rear seat backrest from
the cargo area
1.Pull corresponding strap.2.Fold the rear seat backrest forward.Cargo position
Concept
The rear seat backrests can be separately
moved through two different stages into an upj
right loading position.
Settings1.Pull the strap.2.Set the loading position of the rear seat backj
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Fold back the backrest1.Insert the safety belt into the buckle.2.Pull the strap.3.Fold the rear seat backrest rearward. The rearseat backrest first engages in the loading poj
sition.4.Pull the strap again.5.Fold rear seat backrest all the way back.6.Latch the rear seat backrest. The red mark on the front strap disappears.Seite 190CONTROLSInterior equipment190
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Storage compartmentsVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-spej
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When usj
ing these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations must be observed.
Safety information
WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable connecj tion to the vehicle, for instance mobile phones, can be thrown into the car's interior while drivj
ing, for instance in the event of an accident or
during braking and evasive maneuvers. There is
a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
car's interior.
NOTE
Anti-slip pads such as anti-slip mats can damj
age the dashboard. There is a risk of damage to property. Do not use anti-slip pads.
Storage compartments
The following storage compartments are availajble in the car's interior:
'xRetaining strap at the front of the floor area
between the driver's seat and the front pasj senger seat, refer to page 193.'xGlove compartment on the front passenger
side, refer to page 191.'xTrays between the front seats, refer to
page 192.'xCompartments in the front doors, refer to
page 193.'xClothes hooks, refer to page 194.'xRear seat, refer to page 193.'xStorage compartments in the cargo area, rej
fer to page 194.
Glove compartment
Front passenger side
Safety information
WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment protrudes
in the car's interior. Objects in the glove comj partment can be thrown into the car's interiorwhile driving, for instance in the event of an acjcident or during braking and evasive maneuj
vers. There is a risk of injury. Always close the glove compartment immediately after using it.
Opening
Press the button.
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Closing
Fold cover closed.
Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove
compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the rej
mote control can be handed over, such as at a
hotel, without the integrated key.
Between the front seats
Center armrest
Open/tilt
A storage compartment is located in the center
armrest between the seats.
To open, press button, arrow 1.
To open, press button, arrow 2.
Front cup holder
Safety information
WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and inj crease the risk of injury in the event of an accijdent. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Use light-weight, unbreakable, and
sealable containers. Do not transport hot beverj
ages. Do not force objects into the cup holder.
Overview
Between the seats. Receptacle for cup holder
There is a receptacle for the cup holder between
the seats.
There are three receptacles for the cup holder between the seats.
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