2018 BMW I3 Owners Manual

Inserting a cup holderInsert a cup holder into the receptacle for the
cup holder in the storage compartment or into
one of the front receptacles.
Removing a cup holder
Tilt the cup holder forward slightly, pulling it up atthe same time.
Storage compartment
There is a storage compartment between the seats.
Retaining strap
In the floor area between the driver's seat and
the front passenger seat, there is a retaining
strap for fastening smaller objects.
Compartments in the doors
WARNING
Breakable objects, such as glass bottles or
glasses, can break in the event of an accident
or a braking or evasive maneuver. Broken glass
can be scattered in the car's interior. There is a
risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do
not use any breakable objects while driving.
Only stow breakable objects in closed storage
compartments.
Rear seat
Rear 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 accij
dent. 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.
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Clothes hooks
Safety information
WARNING
Clothing articles on the clothes hooks can obj struct the view while driving. There is a risk of
an accident. When suspending clothing articles from the clothes hooks, ensure that they will
not obstruct the driver's view.
WARNING
Improper use of the clothes hooks can lead to a risk of objects flying about during braking and
evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury and
risk of damage to property. Only hang lightj
weight objects, for instance clothing articles,
from the clothes hooks.
General information
Two folding clothes hooks are provided in the
rear of the vehicle. To unfold them, press on the
top edge of the clothes hooks.
Storage compartments in the cargo area
Retaining strap
A retaining strap is available on the right and left
side trim for fastening small objects.
Lashing eyes in the cargo areaTo secure the cargo, refer to page 203, there
are four lashing eyes in the cargo area.
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DRIVING TIPS
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle 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.
Breaking-in period
General information
Moving parts need to begin working together
smoothly.
The following instructions will help you to achj ieve a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
Safety information
WARNING
Due to new parts and components, safety and driver assistance systems can react with a dej
lay. There is a risk of an accident. After instalj
ling new parts or with a new vehicle, drive conj servatively and intervene early if necessary.
Observe the break-in procedures of the rej
spective parts and components.
Range Extender
The full performance of the Range Extender is
available after a brief operating period and is only
minimally restricted during the run-in phase.
Control of the Range Extender during and after
the run-in phase, as well as the activation of the
full performance, are preset depending on the system and take place automatically.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufacturing
circumstances when tires are brand-new; they achieve their full traction potential after a break-intime.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brake discs and brake pads only reach their full
effectiveness after approx. 300 miles/500 km. Drive moderately during this break-in period.
Following part replacementThe same break-in procedures should be obj
served if any of the components above-menj
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
Using eDRIVE efficiently
Concept
eDRIVE operates automatically. Proactive driving utilizes energy consumption and energy recovery
optimally. Energy recovery is used to charge the
high-voltage battery. Energy recovery is imporj
tant for the supply of electrical components and thus a prerequisite for an extensive range. Enj
ergy consumption and recovery depend very much, among other things, on your driving style.
Optimizing driving style
Performance display Your driving style can be optimized using the
performance display.
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The energy recovery occurs during coasting and
braking and is displayed in the performance disj
play by the accelerator pedal indicator.
The accelerator pedal pointer is within the
CHARGE range.
Efficient energy recovery:
'xThe accelerator pedal moves to the left within the blue range of the CHARGE display, arj
row 1.'xThe energy use while driving can be optij
mized by efficient acceleration.
Efficient acceleration:
'xThe accelerator pedal moves to the right
within the blue range of the ePOWER display,
arrow 2.'xUse deceleration during coasting as often as possible for energy recovery.
Discharge of the high-voltage battery
General information
Longer idle periods, refer to page 262, can rej
duce the charge state of the high-voltage batj
tery.
Safety information
NOTICE
The high-voltage battery can be damaged by
excessive discharge. There is a risk of damage
to property. Before storing the vehicle for an extended period, ensure that the high-voltage
battery is fully charged. During the idle period,
connect the vehicle to a charging station at a
compatible charging location. If necessary, the
high-voltage battery will be charged automatij
cally. Make sure that the charging process
takes place. Regularly check the charge state.
Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for longer than four weeks with a charge state below apj
prox. 80 %.
General driving notes
Closing the tailgate
Safety information
WARNING
An open tailgate protrudes from the vehicle and
can endanger occupants and other traffic parj
ticipants or damage the vehicle in the event of
an accident, braking or evasive maneuvers. In addition, exhaust fumes may enter the car's inj
terior. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Do not drive with the tailgate open.
Driving with the tailgate open
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be avoided:
'xClose all windows and the glass sunroof.'xGreatly increase the air flow from the vents.'xDrive moderately.
Hot exhaust gas system
WARNING
During driving operation, high temperatures can
occur underneath the vehicle body, for instance
caused by the exhaust gas system. If combustij
ble materials, such as leaves or grass, come in contact with hot parts of the exhaust gas sysj
tem, these materials can ignite. There is a risk
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of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not
remove the heat shields installed and never apj
ply undercoating to them. Make sure that no
combustible materials can come in contact with hot vehicle parts in driving operation, idle or
during parking. Do not touch the hot exhaust gas system.
Mobile communication devices in the
vehicle
WARNING
Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can inj
fluence one another. There is radiation due to the transmission operations of mobile phones.There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. If possible, in the car's interior use only mobile phones with direct connections to
an exterior antenna in order to exclude mutual interference and deflect the radiation from thecar's interior.
Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water canform between the tires and road surface.
This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning.
It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact between the tires and the road surface,
ultimately undermining your ability to steer and
brake the vehicle.
Driving through water General information
When driving through water, follow the following:
'xDrive through calm water only.'xDrive through water only if it is not deeper
than maximum 9.8 in/25 cm.'xDrive through water no faster than walking
speed, up to 3 mph/5 km/h.Safety information
NOTE
When driving too quickly through too deep waj
ter, water can enter into the engine compartj ment, the electrical system or the transmission.There is a risk of damage to property. When
driving through water, do not exceed the maxij mum indicated water level and the maximumspeed for driving through water.
Braking safely
General information
The vehicle is equipped with ABS as a standard
feature.
Perform an emergency stop in situations that rej
quire such.
Steering is still responsive. You can still avoid any
obstacles with a minimum of steering effort.
Pulsation of the brake pedal and sounds from the
hydraulic circuits indicate that ABS is in its active mode.
In certain situations, for instance when coasting,
the accelerator pedal can be used for deceleratj ing, refer to page 105.
In certain braking situations, the perforated brake
discs can emit functional noises. Functional
noises have no effect on the performance and operational reliability of the brake.
Objects in the movement area around
pedals and floor area
WARNING
Objects in the driver's floor area can limit the pedal distance or block a depressed pedal.
There is a risk of an accident. Stow objects in
the vehicle such that they are secured and canj not enter into the driver's floor area. Use floor
mats that are suitable for the vehicle and can
be safely attached to the floor. Do not use
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