2018 BMW I3 Owners Manual

MOBILITY
Charging
the
vehicle
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Refueling
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Fuel
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Wheels
and
tires
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Under
the
hood
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Engine
oil
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244 Coolant
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Maintenance
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249
Replacing
components
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251
Breakdown
assistance
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Care
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Charging the vehicleVehicle 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.
Concept
The vehicle can be charged using various chargj ing cables at charging stations or householdsockets. Control and monitoring of the charging
process are handled completely automatically. The charge current strength can be set via
iDrive.
General information
High-voltage battery The high-voltage battery is used as an energy
accumulator. The high-voltage battery can be charged by energy recovery during the trip or via
the power grid.
In order to operate the high-voltage battery optij mally, charge the vehicle regularly and comj
pletely on a compatible charger.
When charging via the power grid, you can chose
between the following variants.
'xLevel 1 charging via a household socket.'xLevel 2 charging via a Level 2 charging staj tion.'xCharging via a DC charging station.
Level 1 charging is possible via a household
socket with a voltage of 120 volts.
For optimal use of the energy from the power grid, charging at a Level 2 charging station, such
as BMW i Wallbox, is recommended.
Charge current
General information
The charge current strength is indicated in amj
peres.
The vehicle cannot automatically detect the maxj imum permissible charge current strength of the
power grid during charging via a household
socket or charging station.
Level 1 charging Prior to the first Level 1 charging at your ownhousehold socket, as well as when charging atexternal electrical power sockets in Level 1, the
allowed charge current strength must be deterj
mined, for instance by a qualified electrician.
The charge current strength for Level 1 chargj ing, refer to page 217, can be adjusted in the vej
hicle in three levels.
At delivery, the charge current for Level 1 chargj ing is set to the lowest level.
Depending on the country-specific version, one
of several ampere ratings is printed on the
Level 1 charging cable. This ampere rating is the limit which must be adhered to for the vehicle if
the charge current is set to the highest level. Dej pending on the charging cable, the charge curj
rent strength may vary when lower levels are set.
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Overview
Imprint on the charging cableCharge current setting"Max.""Reduced""Low"8 A8 A6 A6 A10 A10 A7.5 A6 A12 A12 A9 A6 A15 A15 A11.25 A7.5 ACharging at a Level 2 charging station
The permitted charge current strength must be
determined prior to charging at a Level 2 chargj ing station, for instance from the operator of the
Level 2 charging station. The permitted charge current strength can vary by country.
The charge current strength for Level 2 chargj ing, refer to page 217, can be adjusted in the vej
hicle in two steps.
At delivery, the charge current for Level 2 chargj
ing is set to "Reduced". Maintain this setting unj
less it was verified that a higher charge current
strength is permitted in the individual case.
The charge current changes depending on the
setting."Max.""Reduced"32 A16 A
Depending on the charge current, the charging
duration changes.
Range Extender
With Range Extender switched on, the current
charge state can be maintained. In this way, a higher range is achieved.
Safety information
WARNING
Improper working with electrical current can
lead to an electric shock due to high voltages or high currents. There is a risk of fire or danger to
life. Observe the general safety regulations
when working with electrical current.
WARNING
A faulty and incorrectly designed charging dej
vice at the charging location can cause damage
to the vehicle and overload the power mains at
the charging location. There is a risk of fire and
a risk of injury.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that, prior to your first use of a charging locaj
tion, you have the compatibility of the following
components confirmed:
'xCharging cable.'xCharging station.'xHousehold socket and connected circuits.
WARNING
Damaged or worn charging devices, for inj stance worn contacts, can heat up. There is arisk of fire. Only use charging devices in properstate.
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WARNING
If a sufficient safety distance from easily flamj
mable materials is not maintained, simultanej
ous charging and filling with fuel can cause a
risk of fire. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Do not fill the vehicle withfuel and charge it simultaneously.
WARNING
Contact with live components can lead to an electric shock. High voltage is applied at the
charging connection. There is a risk of injury or
danger to life.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that work on the charging connection, for inj stance cleaning, be performed only by an auj
thorized BMW i dealer's service center or anj other qualified service center or repair shop.
Charging cable
General information
Use a Level 1 charging cable, Level 2 charging
cable or the permanently installed charging cable of a charging station to charge the vehicle.
Different charging cables can be required dejpending on the country.
Safety information
WARNING
Non-compatible charging cables or unsuitable charging stations can heat up and cause damj age to the vehicle. There is a risk of fire. Usecharging cables or charging stations for chargjing that are suitable for the respective vehicletype.
A dealer's service center will be glad to provide
information about suitable charging cables.
WARNING
Improper use of the charging cable can prevent
charging and lead to damage, for instance caj ble fire. There is a risk of fire. Use the chargingcable only for charging the vehicle, and do not
extend it using cables or adapters.
WARNING
Damaged charging cables can heat up or lead
to an electric shock. There is a risk of fire or a risk of injury. Use undamaged charging cablesonly.
Level 1 charging cable
The vehicle is supplied with a Level 1 charging
cable.
With the Level 1 charging cable, it is permissible to perform charging from grounded household sockets. At the power connection of a household
socket, charging is done with alternating current.
When a Level 1 charging cable is used, this mayproduce efficiency values other than indicated on
the energy label.
Level 2 charging cable
The Level 2 charging cable makes it possible to
quickly recharge at sockets of designated Level 2 charging stations using a special plug.Charging is performed with alternating current atdesignated Level 2 charging stations. The chargjing process can be completed faster than at
household sockets.
If necessary, the charging cable is attached to
the charging station.
If a Level 2 charging cable is used, apply the corj
responding setting via iDrive, refer to page 217.
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DC charging cable
The DC charging cable that is permanently inj
stalled at the charging station makes is possible to charge at DC charging stations. Charging isperformed with direct current at designated DCcharging stations. At the higher capacity currentconnection of a DC charger station the chargingtime is significantly lower than with a householdsocket or a Level 2 charging station.
During charging at a DC charging station, an indij
cation in the instrument cluster, refer to
page 218, is displayed.
The DC charging cable is also referred to as Level 3 DC charging cable.
Storage
The Level 1 charging cable is located in the
charging cable compartment under the hood.
The Level 2 charging cable can be stored in thesame place.
Moisture can penetrate into the charging cable
compartment, for instance in a vehicle wash.
If required, store the charging cable with the inj
stalled plug cover to prevent moisture in the charging cable plug.Connecting
Connecting the charging cable To connect, engage selector lever position P,
deactivate drive-ready state, and unlock the vehij cle. Set the parking brake, if needed.1.Tap on the charging socket flap, arrow.2.Remove the charging socket lid, arrow.3.Remove cover of the charging cable plug, ifneeded.4.Connect Level 1 charging cable to the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable to the port on the charging station.5.Insert the charging cable plug corresponding
to the charging socket, and push it in until it
engages.
When charging at a charging station, follow the
instructions at the charging station.
Remove When the charging process is active and the vej
hicle is locked, the charging cable is locked. Unj lock the vehicle before removing the cable.
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When the charging process is completed, the
charging cable is automatically unlocked.
If necessary, clean the area between charging socket flap and charging socket, for instancefrom snow, before removing it.1.Unlock the vehicle by remote control if it is
locked.
Charging cable is unlocked.2.Press the release button on the handle, arj row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the
gripping areas.
Charging process is interrupted.3.Remove the charging cable from the chargj
ing socket, arrow 2.4.Put the charging socket lid back on.5.Close the charging socket flap.6.Attach cover of the charging cable plug, if
needed.7.Disconnect Level 1 charging cable from the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable from the port on the charging station as
needed.8.Stow the charging cable.
At a charging station, insert the permanently installed charging cable in the place provided
for it.
Always keep charging socket clean and unj
obstructed.
Keep the charging socket flap closed when
the charging socket is not used.Manual release
General information
The charging socket flap is automatically locked
while driving.
The charging cable may be locked during the
charging process if the vehicle is locked.
Manually unlocking the charging
socket flap
In case of an electrical malfunction of the chargj ing cable lock, the charging socket flap can be manually unlocked.
1.Open the front door on the side of the chargj
ing socket flap.2.Open rear door on the side of the charging
socket flap.3.Remove the cover.4. Pull the top knob. This releases the chargj
ing socket flap.5.If necessary, press the knob back into the inij tial position.
Manually unlocking the charging
cable
In case of an electrical malfunction, the charging cable can be manually unlocked.
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When charging at a charging station, completethe charging process at the charging station bej
fore unlocking the charging cable.1.Open the front door on the side of the chargj
ing socket flap.2.Open rear door on the side of the charging
socket flap.3.Remove the cover.4. Pull the lower knob.
Charging cable is manually unlocked.5.Removing the charging cable, refer to
page 213.6.If necessary, press the knob back into the inij
tial position.
Have the locking system of the charging socket
checked at the dealerss service center or another qualified service center or repair shop after
manual unlocking of the charging cable.
Charging process
Safety information
WARNING
Improper use of the power mains connection can lead to damage, for instance cable fire. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage toproperty. Use the charging cable only for chargjing the vehicle, and do not extend it using cajbles or adapters.
WARNING
If the charge current strength is adjusted incorj
rectly, the power mains of the household socket can be overloaded and overheat. There
is a risk of fire. Adjust the charge current strength to the power mains prior to charging
on household sockets. With unknown power networks, set on the lowest level.
Starting the charging process
1.Engage selector lever position P. Set the
parking brake, if needed.2.Planning the charging process, refer to page 216.3.Switch off drive-ready state.4.Connect Level 1 charging cable to the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable to the port on the charging station.5.Open charging socket flap.6.Connect charging cable to the vehicle, refer
to page 213.7.Lock vehicle if it is unlocked.
At high temperatures, the high-voltage battery is
initially cooled. There may be a delay before
charging starts. If the high-voltage battery is disj
charged, cooling of the high-voltage battery may not be possible. The charging process cannot be
started.
If the Level 1 charging cable is exposed to high
temperatures and direct sunlight, this may interj
rupt the charging process. Charging resumes auj tomatically.
The charging process may take longer under exj tremely low or high temperatures.
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Display of the charging status
Indicator light on the charging socket
An indicator light is located on the charging socket.
Charging status
LightCharging statusWhiteCharging cable can be connected
or removed.Flashes yelj
lowCharging process is being prej
pared.
For DC charging: DC charging is
finishing.BlueThe charging process starts at the set time.Flashes
blueCharging process is active.Flashes redFault in the charging process.GreenCharging process is completed.
When the vehicle is locked, the indicator light
goes out after some time.
When the vehicle is unlocked, the blue indicator light flashes continuously. The other indicatorlights go out after some time.
Press the button of the remote control to
check the charging status. The charging status is indicated on the indicator light. In some casesthe vehicle is locked.
Additional messages about the charging status
can be displayed in the instrument cluster, on the
BMW display key, or via the BMW Conj
nected app on a smartphone.
Planning the charging process General information
The charging process can be adapted to conj straints, for instance the cost of electricity. The
vehicle can control the charging process in such
a way that the charging process is completed at
the departure time. A departure time must be set for this purpose, refer to page 219.
The following settings are available:'xImmediate charging.'xSet time window for favorable charging.'xSet charging via a Level 1 charging cable.'xSet charging via a Level 2 charging cable.
If drive-ready state is switched off, changes can
be made via iDrive. Departure time can only be
changed once. Scheduled departure times are not adjusted. Settings for stationary climate conj
trol and charging process are also accepted for
planned departure times.
Immediate charging The charging process starts as soon as thecharging cable is connected.
Via iDrive:
1."My Vehicle"2."Plan charging/climate control"3."Charge immediately"
Setting time window for favorable
charging
Level 1 or Level 2 charging:
When departure time is set, a time window for
charging with a favorable electricity rate can be
set via iDrive.
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