2020 BMW I3 Owners Manual

Chrome
surfaces
Carefully
clean
components
such
as
the
radiator
grille
or
door
handles
with
plenty
of
water,
possi#j
bly
with
shampoo
added,
particularly
when
they
have
been
exposed
to
road
salt.
Rubber
components Environmental
influences
can
cause
surface
soil#j
ing
of
rubber
parts
and
a
loss
of
gloss.
Use
only water
and
suitable
cleaning
agents
for
cleaning.
Treat
especially
worn
rubber
parts
with
rubbercare
agents
at
regular
intervals.
When
cleaningrubber
seals,
do
not
use
any
silicon-containingvehicle
care
products
in
order
to
avoid
damageor
noises.
Fine
wood
parts Clean
fine
wood
facing
and
fine
wood
compo#j
nents
only
with
a
suitable
care
product.
Kenaf Only
treat
parts
made
of
Kenaf
fibers,
for
in#j
stance
in
the
door
trims,
using
suitable
care
products.
Plastic
components
NOTICE
Cleansers
that
contain
alcohol
or
solvents,
such
as
lacquer
thinners,
heavy-duty
grease
remov#j
ers,
fuel,
or
such,
can
damage
plastic
parts.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Clean
with
a
microfiber
cloth.
Dampen
the
cloth
lightly
with
water,
if
needed.
Clean
with
a
microfiber
cloth.
Dampen
the
cloth
lightly
with
water,
if
needed. Do
not
soak
the
roofliner.
Safety
belts
WBSning
Chemical
cleansers
can
destroy
the
safety
belt
webbing.
Missing
protective
effect
of
the
safety
belts.
There
is
a
risk
of
injuries
or
danger
to
life.
Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution
for
cleaning
the
safety
belts.
Dirty
belt
straps
impede
the
reeling
action
and
thus
have
a
negative
impact
on
safety.
Use
only
a
mild
soapy
solution,
with
the
safety
belts
clipped
into
their
buckles.
Safety
belts
should
only
be
allowed
to
retract
if
they
are
dry.
Carpets
and
floor
mats
WBSning
Objects
in
the
driver's
floor
area
can
limit
the pedal
distance
or
block
a
depressed
pedal.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Stow
objects
in
the
vehicle
such
that
they
are
secured
and
cannotenter
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
loose
floor
mats
and
do
not
layer
several
floor
mats.
Make
sure
that
there
is
sufficient
clearance
for
the
pedals.
Ensure
that
the
floor
mats
are
se#j
curely
fastened
again
after
they
were
removed,
for
instance
for
cleaning.
Floor
mats
can
be
removed
from
the
car's
inte#j
rior
for
cleaning.
If
the
floor
carpets
are
very
dirty,
clean
with
a
mi#j
crofiber
cloth
and
water
or
an
upholstery
cleaner.
To
prevent
matting
of
the
carpet,
rub
back
and
forth
in
the
direction
of
travel
only.
Sensor/camera
lenses
To
clean
sensors
and
camera
lenses,
use
a
cloth moistened
with
a
small
amount
of
glass
deter#j
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Displays/screens
NOTICE
Chemical
cleansers,
moisture
or
fluids
of
any
kind
can
damage
the
surface
of
displays
and screens.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
NOTICE
The
surface
of
displays
can
be
damaged
with improper
cleaning.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Avoid
pressure
that
is
too
high
and
do
not
use
any
scratching
materials.
Clean
with
a
clean,
antistatic
microfiber
cloth.
Long
idle
times
and
long-term
vehicle
storage
Concept
For
idle
phases
that
last
several
weeks,
park
the
vehicle
with
the
high-voltage
battery
fully
charged,
if
possible.
Do
not
park
the
vehicle
for
longer
than
14
days
if
the
electric
range
is
less
than
6
mls/10
km.
With
storage
times
of
up
to
three
months,
if
pos#j
sible
plug
the
vehicle
into
a
compatible
power
source
or
park
it
with
the
high-voltage
battery
as
fully
charged
as
possible.
General
information
Your
dealer's
service
center
or
another
qualified service
center
or
repair
shop
can
advise
you
on
what
to
consider
when
storing
the
vehicle
for
longer
than
three
months.
Follow
the
instructions
for
discharging
the
high-
voltage
battery,
refer
to
page
195.
Safety
information
NOTICE
The
high-voltage
battery
can
be
damaged
if
left
uncharged
or
with
low
charge
for
extended
pe#j riods.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Be#jfore
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
automatically.
Make
sure
that
charging
is
carried
out.
Regularly
check
the
charge
state.
Do
not
allow
the
vehicle
to
sit
idle
for
longer than
four
weeks
with
a
charge
state
below
ap#j
prox.
80
%.
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Technical
dataVehicle
features
and
options
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#j
cific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series.
It
also
describes
features
and
functions
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
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
General
information
The
technical
data
and
specifications
in
the
Owner's
Manual
are
used
as
guidance
values. The
vehicle-specific
data
can
deviate
from
this,for
instance
due
to
the
selected
special
equip#jment,
country
version
or
country-specific
meas#jurement
method.
Detailed
values
can
be
found
in
the
approval
documents,
on
labels
on
the
vehicle
or
can
be
obtained
from
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Dimensions
The
dimensions
can
vary
depending
on
the
model
version,
equipment
or
country-specific measurement
method.
The
specified
heights
do
not
take
into
account
attached
parts,
for
instance
a
roof
antenna,
roofracks
or
spoiler.
The
heights
can
deviate,
for
in#j
stance
due
to
the
selected
special
equipment,
tires,
load
and
chassis
version.
BMW
i3Width
with
mirrorsin/mm80.3/2,039Width
without
mirrorsin/mm69.9/1,775Heightin/mm62.9/1,598Lengthin/mm158.3/4,020Wheelbasein/mm101.2/2,570Smallest
turning
radius
diam.ft/m32.5/9.9


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with
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i3sHeightin/mm62.6/1,590Lengthin/mm158.1/4,016Wheelbasein/mm101.2/2,570Smallest
turning
radius
diam.ft/m33.8/10.3
Weights


BMW
i3
(120
Ah)Approved
gross
vehicle
weightlbs/kg3,915/1,776Loadlbs/kg816/370Approved
front
axle
loadlbs/kg1,742/790Approved
rear
axle
loadlbs/kg2,205/1,000


BMW
i3s
(120
Ah)Approved
gross
vehicle
weightlbs/kg3,915/1,776Loadlbs/kg816/370Approved
front
axle
loadlbs/kg1,742/790Approved
rear
axle
loadlbs/kg2,205/1,000


BMW
i3
(120
Ah
with
Range
Extender)Approved
gross
vehicle
weightlbs/kg3,968/1,800Loadlbs/kg628/285Approved
front
axle
loadlbs/kg1,753/795Approved
rear
axle
loadlbs/kg2,304/1,045


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i3s
(120
Ah
with
Range
Extender)Approved
gross
vehicle
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BMW
i3s
(120
Ah
with
Range
Extender)Approved
front
axle
loadlbs/kg1,753/795Approved
rear
axle
loadlbs/kg2,304/1,045
Capacities


With
optional
Range
ExtenderFuel
tank,
approx.BMW
i3US
gal/liters2.3/8.7BMW
i3sUS
gal/liters2.3/8.7Observe
further
information
on
fuel
quality,
referto
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AppendixAny
updates
to
the
Owner's
Manual
of
the
vehi#j
cle
are
listed
here.
Updates
made
after
the editorial
deadline
The
following
chapters
were
updated
in
the printed
version
of
the
Owner's
Manual
after
the
editorial
deadline
for
the
Integrated
Owner's Manual
in
the
vehicle
had
closed:
'xNotes:
notes:
own
safety:
maintenance.'xDriving
tips:
observe
when
driving:
driving
ona
race
track.'xMobility:
engine
oil:
topping
up
the
engine
oil.'xMobility:
preventive
maintenance:
BMW
maintenance
system.'xMobility:
preventive
maintenance:
Condition
Based
Service
CBS.'xMobility:
preventive
maintenance:
Mainte#j nance
Manual
and
Service
and
Warranty
In#jformation
Booklet
for
US
models
and
War#j
ranty
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Everything
from
A
to
ZIndeYA
ABS
Antilock
Braking
System
145

ACC,
Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop
&
Go
func#j tion
149

Accelerator
pedal
positions
100

Accessories
and
parts
8

Acoustic
Pedestrian
Protection
101

AC
quick
charging
cable,
see
Level
2
charging cable
208

Activated-charcoal
filter
175

Active
Cruise
Control
with
Stop
&
Go
function ACC
149

Active
Voice
Recognition
41

Adaptive
brake
lights,
see
Brake
force
dis#j play
143

Adjustments,
steering
wheel
89

Advance
climate
control,
see
Stationary
climate control
175

Airbags
129

Airbags,
indicator
and
warning
light
131

Air
circulation,
see
Recirculated-air mode
170,
174

Air
conditioner
169

Air
conditioning,
climate
170,
173

Air
distribution,
manual
171,
174

Air
drying,
see
Air
conditioning
170,
173

Air
flow,
air
conditioner
171

Air
flow,
automatic
climate
control
174

Air
pressure,
tires
221

Air
vents,
see
Ventilation
175

Alarm
system
77

Alarm,
unintentional
78

All-season
tires,
see
Winter
tires
227

Amazon
Alexa
Car
Integration
43

Ambient
light
128

Antifreeze,
washer
fluid
108

Antilock
Braking
System
ABS
145

Anti-slip
control,
see
DSC
145

Anti-theft
protection,
lug
bolts
234
Approach
control
warning
with
city
light
braking
function
138

Approved
axle
load
261

Apps,
see
Owner's
Handbook
for
Navigation,
En#j tertainment,
Communication
6

Artificial
engine
noise,
see
Acoustic
Pedestrian Protection
101

Ashtray
181

Assistance
when
driving
off
148

Assistance
with
breakdown
249

Audio,
see
Owner's
Manual
for
Navigation,
En#j tertainment
and
Communication
6

AUTO
intensity
174

Automatic
climate
control
172

Automatic
cornering
adjustment
88

Automatic
cruise
control
with
Stop
&
Go
func#j tion
149

Automatic
Curb
Monitor,
exterior
mirror
88

Automatic
deactivation,
front-seat
passenger
air#j bags
131

Automatic
deactivation
of
the
high-voltage
sys#j tem
62

Automatic
headlight
control
125

Automatic
locking
76

Automatic
recirculated-air
control
174

Automatic
unlocking
77

Automatic
vehicle
wash
254

AUTO
program,
automatic
climate
control
173

AUTO
program,
intensity
174

Auto
washing
254

Average
consumption
121

Average
speed
122

Axle
loads,
weights
261

B Back
doors
69

Backrest,
seats
82

Band-aids,
see
First-aid
kit
249

Battery,
12
volt
247
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