BMW 2015 i8- User Manual

fuel consumption (EU) 2.1 l /100 km CO² emissions 49 g/km BMW_i8_Bedienungseinleger_210x138mm_US.indd 9 15.01.14 17:53 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15

i8 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 198 . 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 Ventilation   127 3 Radio/Multimedia, refer to Integrated Own‐ er's Handbook 4 Glove compartment   134 5 Climate control   124 6 Steptronic Sport transmission   70 7 Parking brake   66 8 Controller with buttons   18 9 PDC Park Distance Control  ...

All around the roofliner 1 Intelligent Emergency Re‐quest   183 2 Indicator lamp, front-seat pas‐senger airbag   98 3 Reading lights   95 4 Interior lights   95 Seite 17 Cockpit At a glance 17 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - 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...

▷ Display of hybrid system utilization, refer topage 78 ▷ Hints for saving fuel, refer to page 144 , for reduction of the fuel consumption. After the trip ▷ Charge vehicle, refer to page 150 , and plan next trip. ▷ Prepare for long downtimes, refer topage 190 . BMW i Remote app A special BMW i Remot...

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 2 960 891 - 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...

3. "Export profile" 4. BMW Online: "BMW Online"USB interface: "USB device" Alternatively, the settings and contacts can beexported via an app to a suitable smartphone. Importing profiles Profiles exported via BMW Online can also beimported via BMW Online.Profiles stored on a ...

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 topage 39 . ▷ Interference of the radio connection fromtransmission towers or other equipmentwith h...

From the inside Unlocking and locking Via the buttons for the central locking system. ▷ By pressing the button, the vehicle is locked with the doors closed. ▷ Pressing the button unlocks the vehicle. The vehicle is not secured against theft whenlocking.In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle ...

As the case may be, the doors are also un‐locked. Unlocking with the remote control,refer to page 42 . The tailgate is unlocked and can be swung up‐ward. Opening from the inside With the vehicle is stationary, pressthe button in the door armrest. Closing Hints Keep the closing path clearMake sure th...

Locking From above, touch the surface on the side wallwith your finger for approx. 1 second, arrow.This corresponds with pressing the button onthe remote control. To save battery power, ensure that all powerconsumers are turned off before locking thevehicle. Convenient closing Monitor closingMonitor...

Tailgate Depending on optional features and countryversion, this setting is not offered in somecases. 1. "Settings" 2. "Doors/key" 3. Select the symbol. 4. Select the desired function: ▷ "Tailgate"The tailgate is unlocked. ▷ "Tailgate + door(s)"The tailgate and the do...

Door lock and armed alarm system The alarm system is triggered when the door isopened, when the vehicle is unlocked via thedoor lock. Tailgate and armed alarm system The tailgate can be opened even when thealarm system is armed.After the tailgate is closed, it is locked andmonitored again when the d...

Switching off the alarm ▷ Unlock vehicle with the remote control orestablish radio-ready state, if neededthrough emergency detection of remotecontrol, refer to page 39 . ▷ With Comfort Access: if you are carryingthe remote control on your person, touchthe sensor surface, refer to page 45 , before th...

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...

2. Height. 3. Seat tilt. 4. Backrest tilt. Entering the rear Note Folding back and locking the backrestBefore driving off, fold back and lock the backrests; otherwise, an unexpected seatmovement may cause an accident.◀ Fold down seat back 1. Pull lever up to the stop. 2. Fold backrest forward. Front...

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. Mirrors Exterior mirrors General informa...

Deactivating Slide the switch to the passenger side mirrorposition. Fold in and out Press button. Possible at speeds up to approx.15 mph/20 km/h.E. g. this is advantageous ▷ In car washes. ▷ In narrow streets. ▷ For folding mirrors back out that werefolded away manually. Mirrors that were folded in ...

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 the preferredheight and angle to suit your seating posi‐tion. 3. Fold the leve...

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...

Operating readiness off Press the Start/Stop button again withoutstepping on the brake.All indicator lights in the instrument cluster goout.To save battery power when the engine is off,switch off operating readiness and any unnec‐essary electronic systems/power consumers.Operating readiness is switc...

Before driving into a car wash So that the vehicle can roll into a car wash ob‐serve instructions for going into an automaticcar wash, refer to page 187 . Electric driving: ePOWER Note Awareness of vehicle reduced whendriven in electric mode When driving in electric mode, note that, dueto the lack o...

activated and switched into AUTO eDRIVEmode. Overview Activating Max eDRIVE Press button. ▷ LED lights up: max eDRIVE is activated. ▷ LED goes out: max eDRIVE is deactivated. Acoustic pedestrian protection Depending on the country-specific version, thesystem generates a continuous driving noisedurin...

If the vehicle is slowed down down to a speedof approx. 2 mph/3 km/h the parking brake isset. Releasing With drive readiness switched on: Press the reel while stepping on thebrake pedal or selector lever position P is set.The LED and indicator lamp go out.The parking brake is released. Automatic rel...

▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice. Interval mode or rain sensor The concept The rain sensor automatically controls the timebetween wipes depending on the intensity ofthe rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐ror. Activating/deactivati...

Fold-out position of the wipers Fold wipers back when you want to change theblades or with pending low temperatures. 1. Switch the ignition on and off again. 2. With icy conditions make sure that bladesare not frozen to the windshield. 3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the pointof resistance and ho...

R is Reverse Select only when the vehicle is stationary. N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic carwashes, e.g.When drive readiness is off, selector lever po‐sition P is automatically engaged. P Park Select only when the vehicle is stationary. Thedrive wheels are blocked.P is engaged auto...

Engaging P Press button P. Sport program and manual mode Activating the sport program By activating the Sport program, the vehicle istuned for sporty driving. Press the selector lever to the left out of selec‐tor lever position D. The SPORT indication is dis‐played in the instrument cluster.The spor...

Shift paddles The shift paddles on the steering wheel allowyou to shift gears quickly while keeping bothhands on the steering wheel.The shift paddles can be used only when Driv‐ing with the combustion engine, refer topage 65 . If Auto eDrive, refer to page 64 , is activated, the combustion engine st...

rupted driving with the combustion engine ofat least 6 miles/10 km.To start with Launch Control do not steer thesteering wheel. Start with launch control With the combustion engine running: 1. Press button. TRACTION is displayed in the instrumentcluster and the indicator lamp for DSC OFFlights up. 2...

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 tothe selected options or country versions. Thisalso applies to safety-relate...

Displays of the hybrid system Displays in the instrument cluster The concept The following functions of the hybrid systemare displayed: ▷ High-voltage battery charge indicator, referto page 77 . ▷ Max eDrive, refer to page 64 ▷ Maintaining charging state, refer topage 78 . ▷ Electric driving: ePOWER...

Energy recovery: CHARGE The energy recovered is indicated in the COM‐FORT and ECO PRO modes by four bars in theCHARGE range. The high-voltage battery isbeing charged. Depending on the availableoutput of the high-voltage battery, more orless eBOOST could be recovered. If the high-voltage battery is c...

One bar indicates one minute.The combustion engine's average fuel con‐sumption is indicated by a line above the bardisplay and as a value to the right of the graph. Displaying the energy flow 1. "Vehicle info" 2. "eDRIVE" 3. "Energy flow" Energy flow of the hybrid system The ...

Red lights 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 67 . Brake system Continue to drive moderately.Have th...

ing the area of the interference, the systemautomatically becomes active again. ▷ TPM could not conclude the reset: performthe reset of the system again. ▷ A wheel without TPM electronics is fitted:have the service center check it if needed. ▷ Malfunction: have the system checked byyour service cent...

Supplementary text messages Additional information, such as on the cause ofan error or the required action, can be called upvia Check Control.With urgent messages the added text will beautomatically displayed on the Control Display. Symbols Depending on the Check Control message, thefollowing functi...

Observe further Hints on refueling, refer topage 158 . Service requirements The concept The driving distance or the time to the nextscheduled maintenance is displayed briefly inthe instrument cluster after operating readi‐ness is switched on.Your service specialist can read the currentservice requir...

Gear shift indicator The concept The system recommends the most fuel effi‐cient gear for the current driving situation.Depending on the vehicle's features and coun‐try version of the vehicle, the gear shift indica‐tor is active in the manual mode of the Step‐tronic transmission.Suggestions to shift ...

Speed limit detection Current speed limit. Speed limit detection is notavailable. Speed limit detection can also be displayed inthe Head-up Display. System limits The system may not be fully functional andmay provide incorrect information in the fol‐lowing situations: ▷ In heavy fog, rain or snowfal...

Activating a list and adjusting the setting On the right side of the steering wheel, turnthe thumbwheel to activate the correspondinglist.Using the thumbwheel, select the desired set‐ting and confirm it by pushing the thumbwheel. On-board computer Display in the instrument cluster The information fr...

Average speed Periods when vehicle is parked with drive read‐iness switched off are not included when cal‐culating average speed. Resetting average values Press and hold the onboard computer buttonon the turn signal lever. Time of arrival The estimated time of arrival is displayed if adestination is...

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...

▷ At low speeds. ▷ When the windshield behind the interiorrearview mirror is fogged over, dirty or cov‐ered with stickers, etc. Instrument lighting Adjusting The parking lights or low beamsmust be switched on to adjustthe brightness.Adjust the brightness with thethumbwheel. Interior lights General i...

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...

▷ Inflation was not carried out according tospecifications. ▷ The tire inflation pressure has fallen belowthe level of the last confirmation. In this case: ▷ Check the tire pressure and correct asneeded. ▷ Carry out a reset of the system after a tirechange. System limits The system does not function...

that prevent the TPMS from functioning prop‐erly. Always check the TPMS malfunction tell‐tale after replacing one or more tires or wheelson your vehicle to ensure that the replacementor alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMSto continue to function properly. Intelligent Safety The concept Intellig...

Camera The camera is found near the interior rearviewmirror.Keep the windshield in the area behind the in‐terior rearview mirror clean and clear. Switching on/off Switching on automatically The system is automatically active after everydriving-off. Switching on/off manually Press button briefly: ▷ T...

Acute warnings can also be triggered withoutprevious prewarning. Braking intervention The warning prompts the driver himself/herselfto react. During a warning, the maximum brak‐ing force is used. Premise for the brake boos‐ter is sufficiently quick and hard stepping onthe brake pedal. The system can...

Detection range The detection area in front of the vehicle is div‐ided into two areas. ▷ Central area, arrow 1, directly in front of thevehicle. ▷ Expanded area, arrow 2, to the right andleft. A collision is imminent if pedestrians are lo‐cated within the central area. A warning is is‐sued about ped...

Brake force display The concept ▷ During normal brake application, the topbrake lights light up. ▷ During heavy brake application, the lowerbrake lights light up in addition. Seite 108 Controls Safety 108 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15

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...

DSC OFF button Indicator/warning lights The indicator lamp flashes: DSC con‐trols the drive and braking forces.The indicator lamp lights up: DSC has failed. Deactivating DSC: DSC OFF Automatic switching of the drive typeDepending on the operating state of the high-voltage system, the drive of the ve...

Deactivating/activating DTC Dynamic Traction Control Activating DTC Press button.TRACTION is displayed in the instru‐ ment cluster and the indicator lamp for DSCOFF lights up. Deactivating DTC Press button again.TRACTION and the DSC OFF indica‐ tor lamp go out. Performance Control Performance Contro...

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...

The displays go out. The stored desired speedis deleted. Interrupting When active, press the button. The system is automatically interrupted if: ▷ The brakes are applied. ▷ Selector lever position D is disengaged. ▷ DTC Dynamic Traction Control is activatedor DSC is deactivated. ▷ DSC is actively co...

Desired speed The desired speed is displayed next tothe symbol in the info display. ▷ The indicator lights up green: thesystem is active. ▷ The indicator lights up orange: the systemhas been interrupted. ▷ No display: system is switched off. Brief status display Selected desired speed. If --- appear...

▷ For persons with certain clothing, e.g.coats. ▷ With external interference of the ultra‐sound, e.g. from passing vehicles or loudmachines. ▷ When sensors are dirty, iced over, dam‐aged or out of position. ▷ Under certain weather conditions such ashigh relative humidity, rain, snowfall, ex‐treme he...

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...

2. Turn the controller until the desired settingis reached, and press the controller. Displaying the turning radius and pathway lines ▷ The static, red turning radius line showsthe space needed to the side of the vehiclewhen the steering wheel is turned all theway. ▷ The variable, green pathway line...

Rear cameraTwo cameras are used for the detection.The image quality may be impaired by dirt.Clean the camera lenses, refer to page 190 . Switching on/off Switching on/off manually Press button. Depending on the transmission position, thepicture of the front or rear camera is displayed. Switching off...

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...

Hints 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 inthe interior continuously deteriorates and win‐dow condensation increases.◀ Climate control...

▷ LEDs off: outside air flows in continuously. ▷ Left LED on, automatic recirculated-aircontrol: a sensor detects pollutants in theoutside air and shuts off automatically. ▷ Right LED on, recirculated-air mode: thesupply of outside air into the vehicle is per‐manently blocked. Recirculated air mode ...

Defrosts windows and removes condensation Press button.Ice and condensation are quickly re‐ moved from the windshield and the front sidewindows.For this purpose, point the side vents onto theside windows as needed. Adjust air flow with the program active.If the windows are fogged over, you can alsos...

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...

Center console The socket is located between the front seats.Remove the cover. In the front passenger footwell The socket is located below the glove com‐partment. USB interface for data transfer The concept Connection for importing and exporting dataon USB devices, e.g.: ▷ Personal Profile settings,...

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...

To open, pull upward, arrow. Front cup holder Hints Shatter-proof containers and no hotdrinks Use light and shatter-proof containers and donot transport hot drinks. Otherwise, there isthe increased danger of injury in an accident.◀ Unsuitable containersDo not forcefully push unsuitable con‐ tainers ...

Driving tips This chapter provides you with information useful in dealing with specific driving and operating modes. Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - 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 driving style is efficient as long as the ac‐celerator pedal pointer is within the lowerrange highlighted in blue during accelerationand deceleration.The energy recovery occurs during coastingand braking and is displayed in the perform‐ance display by the accelerator pedal indicator.The accelera...

fic may be injured, and the vehicle may bedamaged.◀ If driving with the tailgate open cannot beavoided: ▷ Drive moderately. Hot exhaust system Hot exhaust systemHigh temperatures are generated in the exhaust system.Do not remove the heat shields installed andnever apply undercoating to them. Make su...

Only use floor mats that have been approvedfor the vehicle and can be properly attached tofloor.Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐tened again after they were removed for clean‐ing, e.g.◀ Driving in wet conditions When roads are wet, salted, or in heavy rain,press brake pedal ever so gently...

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...

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 seat heating and the rearwindow defroster require a lot of energy andreduce the range, especially in city and stop-and-go traffic.Reel off these functions if they are not needed.The ECO PRO driving program supports theenergy co...

The outputs of the seat heater and the Addi‐tionally heat output to seats and exterior mirroris reduced.The mirror heating is made available when out‐side temperatures are very cold. ECO PRO potential Shows potential savings with the current set‐tings in percentages. Display in the instrument cluste...

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 2 960 891 - 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...

Maintaining charging state Should it be necessary, e.g., to conserve theelectrical range for a later point in time on thetrip, the current charging state of the high-volt‐age battery can be maintained with Maintain‐ing charging state, refer to page 64 . Hints Working with electrical currentWhen work...

Charging process is interrupted. 3. Remove the charging cable from thecharging port, arrow 2. 4. Close the charging port flap. 5. Attach cover of the charging cable plug ifneeded. 6. Disconnect either the Level 1 or Level 2charging cable from the household socketor the port on the charging station a...

4. Connect either a Level 1 or Level 2 charg‐ing cable to the household socket or theport on the charging station. 5. Open charging port flap. 6. Connect charging cable to the vehicle, re‐fer to page 152 . At high temperatures, initially the high-voltagebattery is cooled. The charging process can be...

4. Set rate begin. Turn the controller until thedesired time is set and press the controller. 5. Set rate end. Turn the controller until thedesired time is set and press the controller. Setting charging via a Level 1 charging cable Depending on the electrical mains, the vehiclemust be charged with a...

Display Meaning Flashing: heating active. Flashing: cooling active. Departure time The concept For optimum range and climate control, thedeparture time can be set before parking thecar.With a set departure time, the vehicle is cli‐mate controlled during the charging processwhen climate control is se...

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'sdoor pillar. Maximum permissible speedDo not exceed 100 mph/160 km/h; other‐ wise, tire damage and accidents may result.◀ Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph/160 km/h i8 Tire size Pressure specificati...

18: rim diameter in inches96: load rating, not for ZR tiresY: speed rating, before the R on ZR tires Speed letter Q = up to 100 mph, 160 km/hR = up to 106 mph, 170 km/hS = up to 112 mph, 180 km/hT = up to 118 mph, 190 km/hH = up to 131 mph, 210 km/hV = up to 150 mph, 240 km/hW = up to 167 mph, 270 k...

A represent higher levels of performance onthe laboratory test wheel than the minimum re‐quired by law. Temperature grade for this tireThe temperature grade for this tire is es‐ tablished for a tire that is properly inflated andnot overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla‐tion, or excessive loading, ...

In case of tire damageIf there are indications of tire damage, re‐ duce your speed immediately and have therims and tires checked right away; otherwise,there is the increased risk of an accident.Drive carefully to the nearest service center. Ifnecessary, have the vehicle towed or trans‐ported there....

Retreaded tiresPossibly substantial variations in the de‐ sign and age of the tire casing structures canlimit service life and have a negative impact onroad safety.◀ Winter tires Winter tires are recommended for operating onwinter roads.Although so-called all-season M+S tires pro‐vide better winter ...

Sealing container ▷ Sealing container, arrow 1. ▷ Filling hose, arrow 2. Observe use-by date on the sealant container. Compressor 1 On/off reel2 Holder for bottle3 Reduce inflation pressure4 Inflation pressure dial5 Compressor6 Connector/cable for socket7 Connection hose — stowed in the bottom of th...

4. Slide the sealing container upright into theholder on the compressor housing, ensur‐ing that it engages audibly. 5. Screw the connection hose onto the tirevalve of the defective wheel. 6. With the compressor switched off, insertthe plug into a power socket inside the ve‐hicle. 7. With operating r...

3. Wrap the empty sealant container and con‐nection hose in suitable material to avoiddirtying the cargo area. 4. Stow the Mobility System back in the vehi‐cle. Distributing the sealant Immediately drive approx. 5 miles/10 km to en‐sure that the sealant is evenly distributed in thetire.Do not exceed...

Make sure that the snow chains are alwayssufficiently tight. Retighten as needed accord‐ing to the chain manufacturer's instructions.Do not initialize the Tire Pressure Monitor aftermounting snow chains, as doing so may resultin incorrect readings.When driving with snow chains, activate theSport pro...

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...

If the engine oil level reaches the minimumlevel, a check control message is displayed.Diesel engine:During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐creased somewhat. Requirements ▷ Vehicle is on level road. ▷ Drive readiness is established. ▷ Selector lever position N engaged and ac‐celerator pedal no...

Attaching the covers 1. Insert, arrows 1, press down, arrows 2, andpush in, arrow 3 engine compartmentcover. Turn screws clockwise to tighten. 2. Insert insulation. 3. Insert cargo cover, and turn screws clock‐wise to tighten. Adding engine oil General information Switch off operating readiness and ...

Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use isnot available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an en‐gine oil with the following oil rating can beadded: Gasoline engine API SM or superior oil rating. Engine oil change: The vehicle manufacturer recommends thatyou let the service...

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...

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...

▷ Date: update. Disposing of old batteries Have old batteries disposed of by yourservice center or bring them to a recy‐cling center. Maintain the battery in an upright position fortransport and storage. Secure the battery sothat it does not tip over during transport. Fuses Hints Replacing fusesNeve...

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...

Tow-starting and towing 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 vehic...

Screw thread for tow fitting Press on the mark on the edge of the cover topush it out. Tow-starting Steptronic transmission Do not tow-start the vehicle.Tow-starting the engine is not possible due tothe Steptronic transmission.Have the cause of the starting problems fixed. What to do after an accide...

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...

Before driving into a car wash In order to ensure that the vehicle can roll in acar wash, take the following steps: 1. Drive into the car wash. 2. Engage selector lever position N. 3. Press the Start/Stop button.In this way, operating readiness remainsswitched on, and a Check-Control mes‐sage is dis...

Do not place additional floor mats over existingmats or other objects.Only use floor mats that have been approvedfor the vehicle and can be properly attached tofloor.Ensure that the floor mats are securely fas‐tened again after they were removed for clean‐ing, e.g.◀ Floor mats can be removed from th...

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 2 960 891 - 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...

Weights BMW i8 Approved gross vehicle weight lbs/kg 4,090/1,855 Load lbs/kg 620/281 Approved front axle load lbs/kg 1,975/896 Approved rear axle load lbs/kg 2,195/996 Cargo area capacity cu ft/l 4.7/154 Capacities US gal/liters Fuel tank, approx. 11.1/42 Seite 195 Technical data Reference 195 Online...

Appendix Any updates to the Owner's Handbook for Ve‐hicle are listed here. Seite 196 Reference Appendix 196 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15

Everything from A to Z IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 109 Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 73 Accessories and parts 7 Acoustic pedestrian protec‐ tion 65 AC quick charging cable, see Level 2 charging cable 152 Activated-charcoal filter 127 Activate drive readiness 63 Adapting to ...