2018 BMW I3 Owners Manual

criterion support trip planning using publictransportation.'xRange map indicates the action range on thenavigation map, refer to Integrated Owner'sManual.'xCharging assistant under Points of Interest innavigation, helps to find and possibly includea public charging station in the desired route,refer to Integrated Owner's Manual.
During driving
'xGeneral driving tips, refer to page 204, for inj
creasing the range.'xUse the eDRIVE system efficiently, refer to
page 198, for an optimized driving style.'xECO PRO driving style analysis, refer to
page 207, for driving style analysis.'xECO PRO and ECO PRO+, refer to
page 205, driving mode for increasing the
range.'xDisplay of the fuel consumption history, refer
to page 117.'xDisplay of secondary functions and the poj
tential range, refer to page 117.
After the trip
'xCharge vehicle, refer to page 210, and plan
next trip.'xPrepare for long downtimes, refer to
page 262.
BMW i Remote app
A special BMW i Remote App allows you to conjtrol and display certain vehicle functions using a
smartphone.
Safety of the high-voltage system
Follow the information on safety, refer to
page 66.
Long-term vehicle storage
Observe the information on vehicle storage and
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Safety of the high-voltage systemSafety of the high-voltagesystem
Working on the vehicle
DANGER
Improperly executed work, in particular maintej
nance and repair on the high-voltage system and the carbon body as well as accessories retj
rofits, can lead to electric shock. There is a risk
of injury, fire and danger to life. The manufacj turer of your vehicle recommends that the work
on the vehicle, in particular maintenance and repair, be performed only by an authorized
BMW i dealerss service center or another qualij
fied service center or repair shop.
Contact with water
The high-voltage system is typically safe even in
the following example situations:
'xWater in the floor area, for instance after a rainstorm when the roof was kept open.'xVehicle is in water but only up to the allowed
height.'xFluid escapes in the cargo area.
Automatic deactivation
If an accident occurs, the high-voltage system is
switched off automatically to prevent risk of danj
ger to occupants and other traffic.
Read the information on What to do after an acj
cident, refer to page 257.
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Driving
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Climate
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Opening and closingVehicle 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.
Remote control
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with integrated key.
Each remote control contains a replaceable batj
tery. Replacing the battery, refer to page 72.
You may set the button functions, depending on
the vehicle equipment and country version. Setj tings, refer to page 82.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every rej mote control. Driver profile, refer to page 79.
The remote controls hold information about rej quired maintenance. Service data in the remote control, refer to page 249.
Safety information
WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In this case, the vehicle cannot be opened fromthe outside. There is a risk of injury. Take theremote control with you so that the vehicle canbe opened from the outside.
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with special knowledge.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehij
cle while being exposed to extreme temperaj tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the vehicle to move and endanger themselves and
traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
'xPressing the Start/Stop button.'xReleasing the parking brake.'xOpening and closing the doors or winj
dows.'xEngaging selector lever position N.'xUsing vehicle equipment.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not leave children or animals unattended in the vejhicle. Take the remote control with you whenexiting and lock the vehicle.
Overview
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3Unlocking the tailgate4Panic mode
UnlockingPress button on the remote control.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 82,
the following access points are unlocked:
'xDriver's door.
Press the button of the remote control again to unlock the other vehicle access points.'xAll doors and tailgate.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
'xUnlocking is confirmed by the turn signalsand the horn. This function must be activated
in the settings, refer to page 82.'xThe settings stored in the driver profile, refer
to page 79, are applied.'xThe interior lights, refer to page 131, are
switched on, unless they were manually
switched off.'xDepending on the settings, the welcome light
and headlight courtesy delay feature, refer to
page 130, are switched on.'xExterior mirrors folded through convenient
closing are folded open.'xThe alarm system, refer to page 82, is
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Convenient opening Press and hold this button on the rejmote control after unlocking.
Pressing and holding the button on the remote
control opens the windows and the glass sunj roof.
Locking1.Close the driver's door.2. Press button on the remote control.
The following functions are executed:
'xAll doors and the tailgate are locked.'xLocking is confirmed by the turn signals and
the horn. This function must be activated in the settings, refer to page 82.'xThe alarm system, refer to page 82, is
switched on.
If the drive-ready state is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks twice. In this case, the drive-ready state must beswitched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
With Comfort Access: convenient
closing
Safety information
WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can be jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the doors is clearduring convenient closing.
Closing
Press and hold this button on the remotecontrol in the area close to the vehicle.
The windows and the glass sunroof are closed,
as long as the button on the remote control is
pressed.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
The exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
hazard warning flashers are switched on.
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Switching on interior lights and
courtesy light
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior lights
were switched off manually.
The light functions may depend on the ambient brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing
the button again.
Tailgate General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and counj
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
doors are also unlocked when unlocking with the remote control. Adjusting the settings, refer to
page 82.
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
NOTE
The tailgate swings back and up when it opens.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
NOTE
Sharp-edged or pointed objects can hit the rear
window and heat conductors while driving. There is a risk of damage to property. Coverthe edges and ensure that pointed objects do
not hit the rear window.
Opening
Press button on the remote control forapprox. 1 second.
The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung upj ward.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find yourj self in a dangerous situation.
'xPress button on the remote control
and hold for at least 3 seconds.'xBriefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Replacing the battery
1.Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, refer to page 74.2.Place the integrated key underneath the batj
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the
cover with a lever movement of the
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