2018 BMW I3 Owners Manual

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Your BMW i at a glanceOpening and closing
Buttons on the remote control
1Unlocking2Locking3Unlocking the tailgate4Panic mode
Unlocking the vehiclePress button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, either only the drivj
er's door or all vehicle access points are unj
locked.
If only the driver's door is unlocked, press the button of the remote control again to unlock the
other vehicle access points.
Press and hold this button on the rej
mote control after unlocking.
The windows and the glass sunroof are opened,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
Locking the vehicle Press button on the remote control.
All vehicle access points are locked.
Buttons for the central locking system Overview
Buttons for the central locking system.
Locking Press the button with the doors closed.
Unlocking Press button.
The vehicle locks automatically after you drive off.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourj self in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Comfort Access
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
All you need to do is to have the remote control with you, such as in your pants pocket.
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The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the car's interior.
Unlocking the vehicle
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front passenger door completely.
Locking the vehicle
Touch the surface on the door handle of the drivj
er's or front passenger door with your finger for
approx. 1 second without grasping the door hanj dle.
Unlocking the tailgate'xUnlock the vehicle and press the button onthe tailgate.'xIf carrying the remote control, press the butjton on the tailgate.'xPress button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
Depending on the setting, the doors may also be unlocked.
Seats, mirrors, and steering
wheel
Manually adjustable seats
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Adjusting the exterior mirrors1Settings2Selecting a mirror, Automatic Curb Monitor,
automatic cornering adjustment3Folding in and out
Adjusting the steering wheel
Manual steering wheel adjustment
1.Fold the lever down.2.Adjust the height and reach of the steering wheel.3.Fold the lever back up.Displays and control elements
In the vicinity of the steering wheel
1Light switch element2Turn signal indicator, high beams3Instrument cluster4Start/Stop button5Wipers
Indicator/warning lights
Instrument cluster The indicator/warning lights can light up in a varij
ety of combinations and colors.
Several of the lights are checked for proper funcj tioning and light up temporarily when drive-ready
state is established.
Driver's door
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All around the iDrive Controller1Controller2Parking brake3Parking assistance systems4Driving Dynamics Control
All around the selector lever
1Start/Stop button2Selector lever3Wipers
iDriveConcept
The iDrive combines the functions of many switches. These functions can be operated via
the Controller.
Controller
General information
The buttons can be used to open the menus dij
rectly. The Controller can be used to select
menu items and enter the settings.
Buttons on the ControllerButtonFunctionPress once: call up main menu.
Press twice: display all menu items of the main menu.Open the Communication menu.Open the Media/Radio menu.Open destination input menu for navij
gation.Open navigation map.Press once: open the previous display.
Press and hold: open the menus used
last.Open the Options menu.
Voice activation
Using the voice activation system Activating the voice activation system
1. Press button on the steering wheel.2.Wait for the signal.3.Say the command.
This symbol in the instrument cluster indij
cates that the voice activation system is active.
If no other commands are possible, operate the
function via iDrive.
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Terminating the voice activation systemPress the button on the steering wheel
or 

Driving away1.Switch on drive-ready state.2.Apply the brake and engage the selector
lever in position D or R.3.Release the parking brake.4.Depress the accelerator pedal to drive off.
Accelerator pedal positions
Engaging the gear
'xInterlock: the selector lever position P can be exited only with drive-ready state engaged.'xShift lock: with the vehicle stationary, press
on the brake pedal before shifting out of P
or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed.'xShift lock: before shifting out of P, remove the
charging cable from the vehicle; otherwise, the shift command will not be executed.
Engaging N, D, R
Turn the selector lever in the desired direction.
The selected gear is displayed on the selector
lever.
Engaging P
Apply brake and press button P.
Parking brake Setting Pull the switch.
The LED and indicator light light up.
Releasing With drive-ready state switched on:
Press the switch while pressing on the
brake pedal.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
High beams, headlight flasher, turn
signal, roadside parking light
High beams, headlight flasher
Push the lever forward or pull it backward.
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Turn signal'xOn: press the lever past the resistance point.'xOff: lightly tap the lever to the resistancepoint.'xTriple turn signal activation: lightly tap the
lever up or down.'xBrief signaling: press the lever to the resistj ance point and hold it there for as long as you
want the turn signal to flash.
Roadside parking light
Illuminate the vehicle on one side.
'xOn: with standby state switched off, press the lever either up or down past the resistancepoint for approx. 2 seconds.'xOff: briefly press the lever to the resistance
point in the opposite direction.Lights and lighting
Light functionsSymbolFunctionAutomatic headlight control.Lights off.
Daytime running lights.Parking lights.Low beams.Instrument lighting.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Switching on
'xNormal wiper speed: tap up once.'xFast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once
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