BMW 2015 i3- User Manual

i3 Owner's Manual for Vehicle Thank you for choosing a BMW i.The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better controlyou will have on the road. We therefore strongly suggest:Read this Owner's Handbook before starting off in your newBMW i. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle...

Addendum ADDENDUM TO OWNER'S MANUAL We wanted to provide you with some updates and clarifications with respect to the printed BMW Owner's Manual. These updates and clarifications will supersede the materials con-tained in that document. 1. Where the terms “service center,” “the ser-vice center,” “yo...

Contents The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic or item is by using the index, refer topage 210 . 6 Notes At a glance 14 Cockpit 18 iDrive 26 Voice activation system 29 Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle 31 BMW eDRIVE 34 Safety of the high-voltage system Controls 38 Opening...

Notes Using this Owner's Manual Orientation The fastest way to find information on a partic‐ular topic is by using the index.An initial overview of the vehicle is provided inthe first chapter. Updates made after the editorial deadline Any updates made after the editorial deadlinecan be found in the ...

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Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number can be foundunder a cover under the front passenger seat. The vehicle identification number can also befound behind the windshield. Reporting safety defects For US customers The following only applies to vehicles ownedand operated in th...

Cockpit Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relate...

All around the center console 1 Control Display   18 2 Radio/Multimedia, refer to Integrated Own‐ er's Handbook 3 Glove compartment   143 4 Climate control   128 5 Hazard warning system   196 Intelligent Safety   100 6 Controller with buttons   18 7 Parking brake   70 8 PDC Park Distance Control   1...

All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   196 2 Glass sunroof, powered   51 3 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   95 4 Reading lights   91 5 Interior lights   91 Seite 17 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

iDrive Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

1. Turn. 2. Press. 3. Move in four directions. Buttons on controller Press button Function MENU Open the main menu. RADIO Opens the Radio menu. MEDIA Opens the Multimedia menu. NAV Opens the Navigation menu. TEL Opens the phone menu. Press button Function BACK Displays the previous panel. OPTION Ope...

Menu items in the Owner's Manual In the Owner's Manual, menu items that can beselected are set in quotation marks, e.g.,"Settings". Changing between panels After a menu item is selected, e.g., "Radio", anew panel is displayed. Panels can overlap. ▷ Move the controller to the left.Clo...

Function is deactivated. Touchpad Some iDrive functions can be operated usingthe touchpad on the controller: Selecting functions 1. "Settings" 2. "Touchpad" 3. Select the desired function. ▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers. ▷ "Interactive map": viewing the intera...

4. Turn the controller until "Time/Date" ishighlighted, and then press the controller. 5. Turn the controller until "Time:" is high‐lighted, and then press the controller. 6. Turn the controller to set the hours andpress the controller. 7. Turn the controller to set the minutes andpr...

Additional symbols Symbol Meaning Spoken instructions are turned off. Check the current vehicle position. Split screen General information Additional information can be displayed on theright side of the split screen, e.g., informationfrom the on-board comupter.In the divided screen view, the so-call...

Symbol Function Enter the letters. Enter the numbers. or Tip controller up. Without navigation system Select the symbol. Entry comparison Entering names and addresses: choice is nar‐rowed down with every letter entered and let‐ters may be added automatically.Entries are continuously compared with da...

Voice activation system Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies t...

Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. T...

Context help - Owner's Manual to the temporarily selected function You may open the relevant information di‐rectly. Opening via the iDrive To move directly from the application on theControl Display to the Options menu: 1. Press button or move the controller to the right repeatedly until the "Op...

BMW eDRIVE Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rela...

An optional Range Extender can supply thedrive system with power and thus increase therange of the vehicle. Functions Electric driving: eDRIVE The vehicle is powered exclusively by the elec‐tric motor. The accelerator pedal can be usednot just for acceleration, but also for decelera‐tion. In this ca...

▷ Range map indicates the action range onthe navigation map, refer to IntegratedOwner's Manual. ▷ Charging assistant under special destina‐tions in navigation, helps to find and possi‐bly include a public charging station in thedesired route, refer to Integrated Owner'sManual. During driving ▷ Gener...

Safety of the high-voltage system Safety of the high-voltage system Working on the vehicle Maintenance and repairsHave maintenance and repair work per‐ formed only by a service center or a workshopthat works according to BMW specificationswith appropriately trained personnel. Other‐wise, there is th...

Controls This chapter is intended to provide you with information that will give you complete control of your vehicle. All features and accessories that are useful for driving and your safety, comfort and convenience are described here. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

Opening and closing Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to sa...

Replacing the battery 1. Remove integrated key from remote con‐trol. 2. Raise the cover of the battery compart‐ment, arrow 1. 3. Remove the cover of the battery compart‐ment, arrow 2. 4. Insert a battery of the same type with thepositive side facing up. 5. Press the cover closed. Take the used batte...

during unlocking. These settings are also re‐stored, if the vehicle has been used in themeantime by a person with a different remotecontrol.Changes to the settings are automaticallysaved in the personal profile.Three personal profiles and a guest profile canbe created. Adjusting The settings for the...

ommended formats for profile export.Other formats may not support the export. 1. "Settings" 2. "Profiles" 3. "Export profile" 4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"USB interface: "USB device" Importing profiles Profiles exported via BMW Online can also beimported via BMW...

Press button on the remote control forat least 3 seconds. To reel off the alarm: press any button. Malfunction Remote control detection by the vehicle canamong others be malfunctioning under the fol‐lowing circumstances: ▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐charged. Replace the battery, refer ...

2. Unlock or lock door lock. Alarm system The alarm system is not armed if the vehicle islocked with the integrated key.The alarm system is triggered when the door isopened, if the vehicle was unlocked via thedoor lock.In order to terminate this alarm, unlock vehiclewith the remote control or establ...

As the case may be, the doors are also un‐locked. Unlocking with the remote control, re‐fer to page 42 . Unlocking from the inside With the vehicle is stationary, pressthe button in the driver's footwell. The hood is unlocked and slightly raised. Manual release For example, in case of an electrical ...

Closing Hints Keep the closing path clearMake sure that the closing path of the tailgate is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐sult.◀ Do not place the remote control in thecargo area Take the remote control with you and do notleave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐mote control is locked inside...

Locking Touch the surface on the door handle of thedriver's or front passenger door, arrow, withyour finger for approx. 1 second without grasp‐ing the door handle.This corresponds with pressing the button onthe remote control. To save battery power, ensure that all powerconsumers are turned off befo...

Adjusting Unlocking The settings are saved in the active profile, re‐fer to page 39 . Doors 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Select the symbol. 4. Select the desired function: ▷ "Driver's door only"Only the driver's door is unlocked.Pressing again unlocks the entire vehi‐cle. ...

Stationary climate control Alarm system The concept When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarmsystem responds to: ▷ Opening a door, the hood or the tailgate. ▷ Movements in the interior. ▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐tempts at stealing a wheel. ▷ Disconnected battery voltage. Th...

Interior motion sensor The windows and glass sunroof must beclosed for the system to function properly. Avoiding unintentional alarms The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐sor can be switched off together, such as inthe following situations: ▷ In automatic car washes. ▷ In duplex garages. ▷ ...

▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance point.The window closes automatically. Pullingagain stops the motion. See also: closing by means of Comfort Access,refer to page 46 . Pinch protection system Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐tection Even with the pinch protection system, checkthat the win...

▷ Press the reel in the desired direction pastthe resistance point.The glass sunroof moves automatically.Pressing the reel upward stops the motion. ▷ Open and close the sliding visors manually. Additional options: ▷ Convenient opening, refer to page 41 , via the remote control. ▷ Closing by means of...

Adjusting Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

Height Pull the lever and apply your weight to the seator lift it off, as necessary. Backrest tilt Pull the lever and apply your weight to thebackrest or lift it off, as necessary. Backrest Note Folding back and locking the backrestBefore driving off, fold back and lock the backrests; otherwise, an ...

Safety belts Seats with safety belt The vehicle has four seats, each of which isequipped with a safety belt. General information Always make sure that safety belts are beingworn by all occupants before driving off.For the occupants' safety the belt lockingmechanism triggers early. Slowly guide thebe...

Front head restraints Distance The spacing is adjusted to the back of thehead using the incline of the seat backrest.Adjust the distance so that the head restraintis as close as possible to the back of the head. Removing The head restraints cannot be removed. Rear head restraints Correctly adjusted ...

Before transporting passengersReinstall the head restraint before trans‐ porting anyone in the seat; otherwise, the pro‐tective function of the head restraint is unavail‐able.◀ Mirrors Exterior mirrors General information The mirror on the passenger side is morecurved than the driver's side mirror.D...

Be aware of the traffic situation and the vehi‐cle's surroundings at all times, otherwise acci‐dents are still possible depending on the situa‐tion.◀ Requirements ▷ Vehicle moving. ▷ Speed less than 12 mph/20 km/h. ▷ Turn signal is set. Activating Slide the switch to the driver's side mirror positio...

▷ Do not cover the area between the insiderearview mirror and the windshield. Steering wheel Note Do not adjust while drivingDo not adjust the steering wheel while driving; otherwise, an unexpected movementcould result in an accident.◀ Adjusting 1. Fold the lever down. 2. Move the steering wheel to ...

Transporting children safely Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso app...

of unexpected movement of the seat back‐rest.◀ On the front passenger seat Deactivating airbags Deactivating the front-seat passengerairbags If a child restraint system is used in the frontpassenger seat, deactivate the front-seat pas‐senger airbags; otherwise, there is an in‐creased risk of injury ...

Driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

▷ While the driver's safety belt is unbuckledwith driver's door open and low beams off. ▷ When the batteries' state of charge is low,if the low beams are turned off. ▷ The low beams switch to parking lights af‐ter approx. 15 minutes of no use. Drive readiness If drive readiness is switched on, the v...

Engaging selector lever positions General information ▷ Interlock: the selector lever position P canbe exited only with drive readiness en‐gaged. ▷ Shift lock: with the vehicle stationary, presson the brake pedal before shifting out of Por N; otherwise, the shift command will notbe executed. ▷ Shift...

Driving in detail: eDRIVE Hints Awareness of vehicle reduced whendriven in electric mode When driving in electric mode, note that, dueto the lack of engine noise, pedestrians andother traffic might pay less attention to the ve‐hicle due to missing engine noises. Pleasetake special care when parking ...

The following exemplary driving situations mayshow that: ▷ Decelerating downhill. ▷ Deceleration before a red light. Avoid late or abrupt braking. Instead, deceler‐ate the vehicle using energy recovery. Coasting The electric drive makes it possible to roll with‐out consuming energy. This driving con...

ness is switched off and the vehicle comes to astop. Parking brake The concept The parking brake is used to prevent the vehi‐cle from rolling when it is parked. Overview Parking brake Setting Apply parking brake and further securethe vehicle if needed. Set the parking brake firmly when parking; oth‐...

After a power failure Putting the parking brake into operation 1. Switch on the ignition. 2. Press the reel while stepping on the brake pedal or selector lever position P isset. It may take several seconds for the brake to beput into operation. Any sounds associated withthis are normal. The indicato...

Cleaning rear window In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar‐row 2. The switch automatically returns to itsinterval position when released.In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.The switch automatically returns to its idle po‐sition when released. Fold-out position of the wipers Fold ...

Displays Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

12 Range Extender fuel gauge   82 13 Messages, e.g. Check Control 14 Display, drive mode   66 Charging screen 1 Charging status   166 2 End of charging time   166 Departure time with timer   167 3 Maximum electrical range   166 4 Stationary climate control   167 5 Range for electric driving   166 6 ...

High-voltage battery charge indicator High voltageEven if no fill level bars are displayed next to the battery symbol, the high-voltage systemis still under high voltage.◀ The fill level bars indicate the available charg‐ing state of the high-voltage battery when op‐erating readiness and drive readi...

bars indicate the average energy recoveredwhile driving time, arrow 2.One bar indicates one minute.The eDRIVE system's average fuel consump‐tion is indicated by a line above the bar displayand as a value on the right next to the graph. Displaying fuel consumption history 1. "Vehicle info" 2....

Airbag system Airbag system and belt tensioner aredefective.Have the vehicle checked by the serv‐ ice center immediately. Parking brake The parking brake is set. For additional information, refer to Releaseparking brake, refer to page 70 . Brake system Continue to drive moderately.Have the vehicle c...

DSC Dynamic Stability Control isdeactivated or DTC Dynamic TractionControl is activated Dynamic Stability Control DSC isswitched off or Dynamic Traction Con‐trol DTC is switched on. For additional information, refer to DynamicStability Control, refer to page 107 , and Dy‐ namic Traction Control, ref...

For additional information, refer to Highbeams, refer to page 72 . General lamps Check Control At least one Check Control message isdisplayed or is stored. The symbol isshown in the display of the instrument cluster. Text messages Text messages in combination with a symbolin the instrument cluster e...

With Range Extender: fuel gauge The fill level bars indicate the available fuelsupply of the Range Extender when operatingreadiness and drive readiness are switched on. Additional range of the Range Extender on topof pure electric range. If the Range Extender isactivated, the color of the fill level...

Ice on roadsEven at temperatures above +37 ℉/+3 ℃, roads might be icy.Therefore, drive carefully on bridges andshaded roads, e.g., to avoid the increased riskof an accident.◀ Time The time is displayed in the computer.Setting the time and time format, refer topage 88 . Range The expected range for t...

Symbols Sym‐bols Description No service is currently required. The deadline for scheduled mainte‐nance or a legally mandated inspec‐tion is approaching. The service deadline has alreadypassed. Entering appointment dates Enter the dates for the required inspections.Make sure that the vehicle's date a...

Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rearview mirror clean and clear. Switching on/off On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Instrument cluster" 3. "Speed limit information" If speed limit detection is switched on, it canbe displayed on the info display in...

Information in detail With Range Extender: total range The total range considers thecapacity of the fuel tank as wellas the electric energy in thehigh-voltage battery. Average fuel consumption The average fuel consumption is calculated onthe basis of various distances. Standstill withdrive readiness...

Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Setting the voice dialog Voice dialog for the voice activation system,refer to page 27 . Units of measure Setting the units of measure To set the units for fuel consumption, route/distance and temperature: 1. "Settings" 2. "Language/Un...

Lights Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related ...

Setting the duration On the Control Display: 1. "Settings" 2. "Lighting" 3. "Pathway lighting:" 4. Set length of time. Settings are stored for the profile currently inuse. Automatic headlight control Position of switch : the low beams are acti‐vated and off automatically, e.g...

Thumb wheel for the instrument lighting con‐trols brightness of some of these features. Overview 1 Interior lights2 Reading lamp Switching the interior lights on and off Press button. To reel off permanently: press the button forapprox. 3 seconds.Switch back on: press button. Reading lights Press bu...

Safety Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

Knee airbag The knee airbag supports the legs in a frontalimpact. Protective action Airbags are not triggered in every impact situa‐tion, e.g., in less severe accidents or rear-endcollisions. Information on how to ensure the optimalprotective effect of the airbags ▷ Keep at a distance from the airba...

In case of a malfunction have airbag sys‐tem checked immediately. In case of a malfunction have airbag systemchecked immediately; otherwise, there is a riskthat the system does not function as expectedin case of a severe accident.◀ Automatic deactivation of the front- seat passenger airbags The syst...

factured. After installing a child seat, makesure that the indicator lamp for the front-seatpassenger airbags lights up. This indicatesthat the child seat has been detected and thefront-seat passenger airbags are not activated. Strength of the driver's and front-seat passenger airbag The explosive p...

Required tire inflation pressure check message A Check Control message is displayed in thefollowing situations ▷ The system has detected a wheel change,but no reset was done. ▷ Inflation was not carried out according tospecifications. ▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen belowthe level of the la...

sequent vehicle start-ups as long as the mal‐function exists. When the malfunction indicatoris illuminated, the system may not be able todetect or signal low tire pressure as intended.TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety ofreasons, including the installation of replace‐ment or alternate tires o...

When a flat tire is indicated, DSC Dynamic Sta‐bility Control is switched on if needed. System limits Sudden tire damageSudden serious tire damage caused by external circumstances cannot be recognizedin advance.◀ A natural, even tire inflation pressure loss in allfour tires will not be recognized. T...

cording to their respective set‐tings. ▷ LED lights up orange or goes out respec‐tive to their individual settings. Adjust as needed. Individual settings arestored for the profile currently in use. Press button again: ▷ All Intelligent Safety systems areactivated. ▷ The LED lights up green. Hold dow...

Tow-starting and towingFor tow-starting or towing, switch off the Intelligent Safety systems; otherwise malfunc‐tions of the individual braking systems mightlead to accidents.◀ At a glance Button in the vehicle Intelligent Safety button Camera The camera is found near the interior rearviewmirror.Kee...

Symbol Measure The vehicle lights up red: prewarn‐ing.Brake and increase distance. The vehicle flashes red and anacoustic signal sounds: acute warn‐ing.You are requested to intervene bybraking or make an evasive maneu‐ver. Prewarning This warning is issued, e.g., when there is theimpending danger of...

Warning sensitivity The more sensitive the warning settings are,e.g. the warning time, the more warnings aredisplayed. However, there may also be an ex‐cess of false warnings. Pedestrian warning with city braking function The concept The ystem can help prevent accidents with pe‐destrians.The system ...

Driving stability control systems Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso...

Indicator/warning lights The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐trols the drive and braking forces.The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has failed. DTC Dynamic Traction Control The concept The DTC system is a version of the DSC whereforward momentum is optimized.The system ensures maximum headway onspecia...

Activating COMFORT Press button repeatedly until COM‐FORT is displayed in the instrument cluster. ECO PRO ECO PRO, refer to page 155 , provides consis‐ tent tuning to maximize range.Comfort functions and the engine controllerare adjusted.The program can be configured to individualspecifications. Act...

Driving comfort Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

Before leaving the vehicle, secure itagainst moving on its own. Before leaving the vehicle, set the parkingbrake and reel off drive readiness. Otherwise,the vehicle may begin to move.◀ At a glance Buttons on the steering wheel Press but‐ton Function Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐ing, refer to pag...

The system is automatically interrupted in thefollowing situations: ▷ When the brakes are applied. ▷ When selector lever position D is disen‐gaged. ▷ When Dynamic Traction Control DTC isactivated. ▷ When DSC is actively controlling stability. ▷ If the safety belt and the driver's door areopened whil...

System limits Speed range The system is best used on well-constructedroads.The desired speed can be set between20 mph/30 km/h and 85 mph/140 km/h.The system can also be activated when sta‐tionary.Comply with the legal speed limit in every sit‐uation when using the system. Detection range The detecti...

When you approach a curve the system maybriefly report vehicles in the next lane due tothe bend of the curve. If the system deceler‐ates you may compensate it by briefly acceler‐ating.After releasing the gas pedal the system is re‐activated and controls speed independently. Driving away In some situ...

▷ Each time the rocker switch is pressedpast the point of resistance, the desiredspeed increases or decreases by a maxi‐mum of 5 mph/10 km/h.The maximum speed that can be set de‐pends on the vehicle. ▷ Pressing the rocker switch to the resist‐ance point and holding it accelerates or de‐celerates the...

Rearview camera The concept The rearview camera provides assistance inparking and maneuvering backwards. The areabehind the vehicle is shown on the ControlDisplay. Hints Check the traffic situation as wellCheck the traffic situation around the ve‐ hicle with your own eyes. Otherwise, an acci‐dent co...

▷ Obstacle marking "Obstacle marking" Spatially-shaped markings are displayed. Pathway lines ▷ Pathway lines can be superimposed on theimage of the rearview camera. ▷ They help you to estimate how muchspace is needed when parking and maneu‐vering on level pavement. ▷ They are dependent on th...

2. Turn the steering wheel to the point wherethe pathway line covers the correspondingturning radius line. Display settings Brightness With the rearview camera switched on: 1. Select the symbol. 2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reached, and press the controller. Contrast With the r...

Changes to the parking spaceChanges to the parking space after it was measured are not taken into account by thesystem.Therefore, always be alert and ready to inter‐vene; otherwise, there is the risk of an acci‐dent.◀ Transporting cargoCargo that extends beyond the perimeter of the vehicle is not ta...

Parking assistant is activated automatically. Switching on with selector lever position R Engage selector lever position R.The current status of the parking space searchis indicated on the Control Display.To activate: "Parking Assistant" Switch off The system can be deactivated as follows: ▷...

Climate control Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

If the windows fog over, switch off recircu‐lated-air mode and increase the air flow, ifneeded. Sufficient ventilationWhen remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐nal ventilation. Do not continuously use recir‐culated-air mode; otherwise the air quality int...

5 Vent settings6 AUTO program7 Maximum cooling8 Remove ice and condensation9 Rear window defroster 10 Automatic recirculated-air control/recircu‐ lated-air mode 11 Seat heating, right   54 12 Activated driving mode display   155 13 Air flow, AUTO intensity Hints Sufficient ventilationWhen remaining ...

Air flow, air distribution and temperature arecontrolled automatically. Depending on the selected temperature,AUTO intensity program and outside influen‐ces, the air is directed to the windshield, sidewindows, upper body, and into the footwell.The cooling function, refer to page 131 , is switched on...

If the windows are fogged over, switch off therecirculated-air mode and press the AUTObutton to utilize the condensation sensor.Make sure that air can flow to the windshield. Sufficient ventilationWhen remaining in the vehicle for an ex‐ tended period of time, ensure sufficient exter‐nal ventilation...

Interior equipment Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to saf...

4. Likewise, press and hold the button of thedesired function on the hand-held trans‐mitter. 5. Release both buttons as soon as the inte‐rior rearview mirror LED flashes more rap‐idly. The LED flashing faster indicates thatthe button on the interior rearview mirrorhas been programmed. The system can...

World map with magnetic zones Procedure 1. Press and hold the control button for ap‐prox. 3 to 4 seconds. The number of theset compass zone appears in the mirror. 2. To change the zone setting, press the con‐trol button quickly and repeatedly until thenumber of the compass zone that corre‐sponds wit...

Settings are stored automatically after approxi‐mately 10 seconds. Sun visor Glare shield Fold the sun visor down or up. Vanity mirror A vanity mirror is located in the sun visor be‐hind a cover. When the cover is opened, themirror lighting switches on. Ashtray/cigarette lighter Ashtray Overview The...

Sockets General information The lighter socket can be used as a socket forelectrical equipment when operating and drivereadiness are activated. Note The total load of all sockets must not exceed140 watts at 12 volts.Do not damage the socket by using unsuitableconnectors. Front center console The soc...

At a glance The socket is located between the front seats. Cargo area Cargo cover General information The cargo cover is raised when the tailgate isopened. Note Do not deposit heavy objectsDo not deposit heavy or hard objects on the cargo cover. Otherwise, they may pose arisk to occupants, such as d...

Folding down rear seat backrest Only use loops for releasing the rear seatbackrests Do not use the loops for releasing the rear seatbackrests to attach objects; otherwise there isan increased risk of injury because of unex‐pected movement of the rear seat backrest.◀ The rear seat backrest can be fol...

Storage compartments Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

Storage compartment There is a storage compartment between theseats. Compartments in the doors Do not stow any breakable objectsDo not store any breakable objects, e. g. glass bottles, in the compartments, or there isan increased risk of injury in the event of an ac‐cident.◀ Rear seat Rear cup holde...

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

Things to remember when driving Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso a...

The energy recovery occurs during coastingand braking and is displayed in the perform‐ance display by the accelerator pedal indicator.The accelerator pedal pointer is within theCHARGE range.Efficient energy recovery: ▷ The accelerator pedal moves to the leftwithin the blue range of the CHARGE dis‐pl...

Mobile communication devices in the vehicle Mobile communication devices in the ve‐hicle It is not recommended to use mobile phones,such as mobile phones, in the vehicle interiorwithout a direct connection to an external aer‐ial. Otherwise, the vehicle's electronics andmobile communication devices c...

Brake disc corrosion Brake disc corrosion and contamination of thebrake pads are favored by: ▷ Low mileage. ▷ Extended periods when the vehicle is notused at all. ▷ Infrequent use of the brakes. Corrosion will built up when the maximumpressure applied to the brake pads duringbraking is not reached -...

Loading Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

is 400 lbs: 1,000 lbs minus 600 lbs =400 lbs. 5. Determine the combined weight of lug‐gage and cargo being loaded on the vehi‐cle. That weight may not safely exceed theavailable cargo and luggage load capacitycalculated in Step 4. Load The maximum load is the sum of the weight ofthe occupants and th...

Increase range General information The vehicle contains comprehensive technolo‐gies for reducing the energy consumption andfor maximizing the range.The range depends on a number of differentfactors.The implementation of certain measures, driv‐ing style and regular maintenance can increaserange and t...

Switch off any functions that are not currently needed Functions such as the rear window defrosterrequire a lot of energy and reduce the range,especially in city and stop-and-go traffic.Reel off these functions if they are not needed.The ECO PRO and ECO PRO+ driving pro‐grams support the energy-cons...

ECO PRO Tip ▷ "Limit at:":Adjust the ECO PRO speed. ▷ "ECO PRO speed warning":The output is reduced once the set ECOPRO speed is reached. Coasting With little pressure on the accelerator pedal,the vehicle can coast without energy recovery.The accelerator pedal indicator in the instru...

Mobility In order to always ensure your mobility, you will find important information on operating fluids, wheels and tires, maintenance and Roadside Assistance in the following. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

Charging vehicle Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

Manually unlocking charging port flap In case of an electrical malfunction of thecharging cable lock, the charging port flap canbe manually unlocked. 1. Open rear door on the side of the chargingport flap. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Pull the blue knob, arrow. This releases the charging port flap. 4. If...

▷ Lamp white: charging cable can be con‐nected or removed. ▷ Lamp flashes yellow: charging process isbeing initialized ▷ Lamp blue: charging process is started at aset time. ▷ Lamp flashes blue: charging process ac‐tive. ▷ Lamp flashes red: fault in the chargingprocess. ▷ Lamp green: charging proces...

3. "AC charging power:" Settings are stored. When you change charg‐ing locations you also might need to changethe setting for charging.Set the charge current strength at otherhousehold sockets to "Low". Setting charging via a Level 2 charging cable Depending on the electrical mains, ...

Display Meaning Indicator in white: maximum electri‐cal range. White clock: departure time set.Blue plug: charging process activeor completed.White plug: charging interruption. Climate control activated at depar‐ture time. Range with Range Extender. Flashing: ventilation active. Flashing: heating ac...

Climate control General information The following settings for climate control ofthe vehicle are possible: ▷ Activate stationary climate control immedi‐ately, refer to page 133 . With stationary climate control activatedand no charging cable connected, therange is reduced. ▷ Planned climate control ...

Refueling Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relat...

1. Briefly press the rear edge of the fuel fillerflap. 2. Turn the tank lid counterclockwise. 3. Place the tank lid in the bracket attached tothe fuel filler flap. Closing 1. Fit the lid and turn it clockwise until youclearly hear a click. 2. Close the fuel filler flap. Do not pinch the retaining st...

Fuel Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

Wheels and tires Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safet...

These pressure values can also be found onthe tire inflation pressure label on the driver'sside on the rear door. Maximum permissible speedDo not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀ Tire inflation pressure values i3 Tire size Pressure specificationsin bar/PSI...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicableon the tire sidewall between tread shoulderand maximum section width.For example: Treadwear 200; Traction AA;Temperature A DOT Quality Grades TreadwearTraction AA A B CTemperature A B CAll passenger car tires must conform to Fe...

Minimum tread depth Wear indicators are distributed around thetire's circumference and have the legally re‐quired minimum height of 0.063 in/1.6 mm. They are marked on the side of the tire withTWI, Tread Wear Indicator. Tire damage General information Inspect your tires often for damage, foreignobje...

Approved wheels and tiresYou should only use wheels and tires that have been approved by the vehicle manu‐facturer for your vehicle type; otherwise, e.g.,despite having the same official size ratings,variations can lead to chassis contact and withit, the risk of severe accidentsThe manufacturer of y...

Mobility System The concept With the Mobility System, minor tire damagecan be sealed quickly to enable continuedtravel. To accomplish this, sealant is pumpedinto the tires, which seals the damage from theinside.The compressor can be used to check the tireinflation pressure. Hints ▷ Follow the instru...

Filling the tire with sealant 1. Shake the sealing container. 2. Take the connection hose completely outof the compressor housing. Do not kink thehose. 3. Attach the connection hose to the connec‐tor of the sealing container, ensuring that itengages audibly. 4. Slide the sealing container upright in...

7. With operating readiness or drive readi‐ness switched on, reel on the compressor. Switch off the compressor after 10 mi‐nutes Do not allow the compressor to run longer than10 minutes; otherwise, the device will overheatand may be damaged.◀ Let the compressor run for approx. 3 to 8 mi‐nutes to fil...

4. Insert the connector into a power socketinside the vehicle. 5. Correct the tire inflation pressure to2.5 bar. ▷ Increase pressure: with operating read‐iness or drive readiness switched on,reel on the compressor. ▷ To reduce the pressure: press the but‐ton on the compressor. Continuing the trip Do...

Under the hood What is important under the hood 1 Washer fluid reservoir2 With Range Extender: filler flap emergency unlocking 3 Coolant reservoir for climate control4 Coolant reservoir for drive The occasional use cable compartment in thecenter is used for storage of the Level 1 charg‐ing cable and...

Opening hood Unlocking hood 1. Press button on the remote con‐ trol or in the driver's footwell, refer topage 44 . Opening hood 1. Press the release handle and open thehood. Indicator/warning lights When the hood is opened, a Check Controlmessage is displayed. Closing the hood From approx. 16 in/40 ...

Engine oil Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rela...

Coolant Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related...

2. Close cap. 3. Have the cause of the coolant loss elimi‐nated by the service center as soon aspossible. Coolant reservoir for drive Checking 1. Allow the drive to cool down. 2. Check the coolant level.The marks are on the side of the coolantreservoir. The coolant level is correct if itlies between...

Maintenance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-rel...

Replacing components Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

the service center if you are unfamiliar those orif they have not been described here.You can obtain a selection of replacementbulbs at the service center. Danger of burnsOnly change bulbs when they are cool; otherwise, there is a danger of gettingburned.◀ Working on the lighting systemWhen working ...

Low beams Follow general instructions, refer to page 190 . 55-watt bulb, H7. 1. Fold up cover in front of the headlights. 2. Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove. 3. Pull off the connector. 4. Press bulb holder slightly inward, loosen itto the right from the anchor and fold itdown. 5. Turn the b...

Access In the wheel house, turn the cover counter‐clockwise and remove it. Turn signal 24-watt bulb, PSY24W. 1. Turn the left bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove. 2. Press the bulb gently into the socket, turncounterclockwise and remove. 3. Install the new bulb and bulb holder in re‐verse order o...

could lead to a circuit overload, ultimately re‐sulting in a fire in the vehicle.◀ Replacing fuse The fuses are located in the passenger foot‐well under the dashboard. 1. To open, loosen screws, arrow 1. 2. Fold down the fuse holder, arrow 2.Information on the fuse types and locationsis found on a s...

Breakdown assistance Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to s...

When the emergency request is receivedat the BMW Response Center, the BMWResponse Center contacts you and takesfurther steps to help you.Even if you are unable to respond, theBMW Response Center can take furthersteps to help you under certain circum‐stances.For this, data are transmitted to the BMWR...

Transporting your vehicle Note Your vehicle is not permitted to be towed.Therefore, contact a service center in theevent of a breakdown. Do not have the vehicle towedHave your vehicle transported on a load‐ ing platform only; otherwise, damage may oc‐cur.◀ Tow truck The vehicle should only be transp...

Tow fitting The screw-in tow fitting should always be car‐ried in the vehicle.The tow fitting can be screwed in at the frontor rear of the BMW.The tow fitting is located in the storage com‐partment under the hood. Tow fitting, information on use ▷ Use only the tow fitting provided withthe vehicle an...

Care Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-related fu...

tions on avoiding an unintentional alarm,refer to page 50 . Guide rails in car washesAvoid car washes with guide rails higher than 4 in/10 cm; otherwise, the vehicle bodycould be damaged.◀ Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in acar wash, take the following st...

Chemical cleaningDo not clean chemically; this can destroy the webbing.◀ Use only a mild soapy solution, with the safetybelts clipped into their buckles.Do not allow the reels to retract the safetybelts until they are dry. Carpets and floor mats No objects in the area around the pedalsKeep floor mat...

Reference This chapter contains the technical data and an index that will quickly take you to the information you need. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15

Technical data Vehicle features and options This chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to the selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety...

Seite 208 Reference Appendix 208 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 865 - II/15 Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Manual of the ve‐hicle are listed here. Correction to the Owner's Manual Opposite to the description in this Owner'sManual, the following changes were imple‐mented after the edito...

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 107 ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 110 Accelerator pedal posi‐ tions 68 Accessories and parts 7 AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 162 Activated-charcoal filter 133 Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, AC...