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Page 1: ...The Ultimate Driving Machine OWNER S MANUAL THE BMW i8 COUPE LINK CONTENT A Z Online Edition for Part no 01402989296 II 18...

Page 2: ...Online Edition for Part no 01402989296 II 18...

Page 3: ...cle operation that will help you make full use of the technical fea tures available in your BMW i The manual also contains information designed to enhance operating reliability and road safety and to...

Page 4: ...d system 67 CONTROLS Opening and closing 70 Seats mirrors and steering wheel 88 Transporting children safely 95 Driving 99 Displays 116 Lights 134 Safety 139 Driving stability control systems 153 Driv...

Page 5: ...50 2018 Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft Munich Germany Reprinting including excerpts only with the written consent of BMW AG Munich US EnglishID5 II 18 03 18 490 Printed on environmentally...

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Page 7: ...NOTES Information 8 7 Online Edition for Part no 01402989296 II 18...

Page 8: ...the vehicle Online Owner s Manual BMW i Driver s Guide app Additional sources of information Dealer s service center A dealer s service center will be glad to answer questions at any time Internet The...

Page 9: ...orrect use of high voltage equipment or of or ange colored high voltage components results in the risk of life threatening injury from electric shock Vehicle features and options This Owner s Manual d...

Page 10: ...gh voltage electronics and mod ern materials such as carbon requires special knowledge when making modifications to and working on the vehicle as well as customized maintenance and repair work The man...

Page 11: ...o the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine ex cept as necessary service your vehicle in...

Page 12: ...ze and correct malfunctions and helps the vehicle manufacturer to optimize vehicle func tions The majority of this data is transient and is only processed within the vehicle itself Only a small propor...

Page 13: ...pps for in stance navigation or music playback work There is no further interaction between the mo bile device and the vehicle for instance active access to vehicle data How the data will be processed...

Page 14: ...icle s systems performed The EDR is designed to record data related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period of time typically 30 seconds or less The EDR in this vehicle is designed t...

Page 15: ...f it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in in dividual problems between you your dealer or BMW of N...

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Page 17: ...QUICK REFERENCE Your BMW i at a glance 18 17 Online Edition for Part no 01402989296 II 18...

Page 18: ...k the other vehicle access points Press and hold this button on the re mote control after unlocking The windows are opened as long as the button on the remote control is pressed Locking the vehicle Pr...

Page 19: ...the sensor surface Locking the vehicle From above touch the surface on the side wall with your finger for approx 1 second Unlocking the tailgate Press button on the remote control for approx 1 second...

Page 20: ...Light switch element 2 Turn signal indicator high beams 3 Instrument cluster 4 Wipers Indicator warning lights Instrument cluster The indicator warning lights can light up in a vari ety of combinatio...

Page 21: ...nu items of the main menu Open the Communication menu Open the Media Radio menu Open destination input menu for navi gation Open navigation map Press once open the previous display Press and hold open...

Page 22: ...the brake pedal 2 Press the Start Stop button The drive ready state is active electric driving is possible or the engine can be started Deactivating 1 Apply brake and engage the selector lever in posi...

Page 23: ...the driving position Reverse R The selector lever returns to the center position in each case Engaging P Press button P Sport manual mode Activate the Sport program of the vehicle Press the selector l...

Page 24: ...the resist ance point and hold it there for as long as you want the turn signal to flash Roadside parking light Illuminate the vehicle on one side On with standby state switched off press the lever ei...

Page 25: ...ush wiper lever down Brief wipe press down once To switch off normal wipe press down once To switch off fast wipe press down twice Rain sensor Activating deactivating Press button on the wiper lever A...

Page 26: ...ume 3 Programmable memory buttons 4 Change station track Navigation destination entry Entering a destination via address State province 1 Navigation 2 Enter address 3 State Province 4 Move the Control...

Page 27: ...ect the Blue tooth name of the vehicle 7 Depending on the mobile device a control number is displayed or the control number must be entered Compare the control number displayed on the Control Display...

Page 28: ...t 1 Unlock the vehicle by remote control if it is locked Charging cable is unlocked 2 Press the release button on the handle ar row 1 and grasp the charging cable at the gripping areas Charging proces...

Page 29: ...soline without met allic additives Information on the recommended fuel grade can be found in the Owner s Manual Wheels and tires Tire inflation pressure specifications The pressure values for tire siz...

Page 30: ...ning flashers The button is located in the center console Breakdown assistance Roadside Assistance This service can be reached around the clock in many countries Roadside Assistance Via iDrive 1 Conne...

Page 31: ...y the BMW Con cierge service The Concierge service is part of the optional BMW Assist Response Center 1 ConnectedDrive 2 Concierge Teleservices Teleservices are services that help to maintain vehicle...

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Page 33: ...AT A GLANCE Cockpit 34 iDrive 38 Voice activation system 46 General settings 49 Owner s Manual media 60 BMW eDRIVE 64 Safety of the hybrid system 67 33 Online Edition for Part no 01402989296 II 18...

Page 34: ...o safety related functions and systems When us ing these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be observed In the vicinity of the steering wheel 1 Open tailgate 80 2 Power win...

Page 35: ...control on off inter rupt 157 Cruise control store speed Cruise control resume speed Cruise control rocker switch 11 Instrument cluster 116 12 Steering wheel buttons right Entertainment source Volume...

Page 36: ...l 170 6 Steptronic Sport transmission 110 7 Parking brake 105 8 Controller with buttons 39 9 PDC Park Distance Control 160 Rearview camera 163 Surround View 163 Side View 168 10 Driving Dynamics Contr...

Page 37: ...nity of the roofliner 1 Emergency Request SOS 235 2 Indicator light front seat passenger airbag 142 3 Reading lights 137 4 Interior lights 137 Cockpit AT A GLANCE 37 Online Edition for Part no 0140298...

Page 38: ...an accident Only use the systems or devices when the traf fic situation allows As warranted stop and use the systems and devices while the vehicle is stationary Control elements Overview 1 Control Dis...

Page 39: ...neral information The buttons can be used to open the menus di rectly The Controller can be used to select menu items and enter the settings Some iDrive functions can be operated using the touchpad on...

Page 40: ...d for instance iDrive settings a new display appears Move the Controller to the left Closes the current display and shows the previous display Press button The previous display opens Move the Controll...

Page 41: ...pital and lower case letters Entry comparison When entering names and addresses the choice is narrowed down with every letter entered and letters may be added automatically Entries are continuously co...

Page 42: ...ng settings Settings such as volumes can be changed via the touchscreen Slide in the selected field to the right or left until the desired setting is displayed Tap on symbol Activating deactivating th...

Page 43: ...ange between upper and lower case letters num bers and characters refer to page 41 Enter characters as they are displayed on the Control Display Always enter associated characters such as accents or p...

Page 44: ...s information General information The status field can be found in the upper area of the Control Display Status information is dis played in the form of symbols Status field symbols Radio Symbol Meani...

Page 45: ...ofile currently used Storing a function 1 Select function via iDrive 2 Press and hold the desired button until a signal sounds Running a function Press button The function will work immediately This m...

Page 46: ...n system Say the commands numbers and letters smoothly and with normal volume emphasis and speed Always say commands in the language of the voice activation system Requirements Via the Control Display...

Page 47: ...not available Help on the voice activation system To have information on the operating princi ple of the voice activation system read out loud General information on voice control To have help for th...

Page 48: ...rive settings 3 Language 4 Speaking during voice output Adjusting the volume Turn the volume button during the spoken in structions until the desired volume is set The volume remains constant even if...

Page 49: ...o page 47 Time Setting the time zone Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Date and time 4 Time zone 5 Select the desired setting The setting is stored for the driver profile cur rently used Set...

Page 50: ...settings 3 Units 4 Select the desired menu item 5 Select the desired setting The setting is stored for the driver profile cur rently used Activating deactivating the display of the current vehicle pos...

Page 51: ...menu 3 Select the desired menu and the desired content The setting is stored for the driver profile cur rently used Messages Concept The menu centrally displays all messages arriv ing in the vehicle i...

Page 52: ...nal data in the vehicle Concept Depending on the usage the vehicle stores per sonal data such as stored radio stations This personal data can be permanently deleted using iDrive General information De...

Page 53: ...Playing videos from the smart phone or the USB storage de vice USB Use Apple Carplay apps via iDrive and voice operation Bluetooth and WiFi The following connection types require one time pairing wit...

Page 54: ...vated prior to pairing Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Mobile devices 4 Settings 5 Select desired setting Office Activate function to transmit short mes sages e mails calendars tasks notes...

Page 55: ...hy can phone functions not be used via iDrive The mobile phone may not be properly con figured for instance as Bluetooth audio de vice Connect the mobile phone with the tele phone or additional phone...

Page 56: ...ored on the USB storage device cannot be guar anteed in all cases A connected USB storage device will be sup plied with charging current via the USB inter face if the device supports this To ensure pr...

Page 57: ...hone delete the vehicle concerned from the list of stored vehicles under Blue tooth and under WiFi Pair the iPhone as a new device If the steps listed have been carried out and the required function i...

Page 58: ...ce is already connected these functions are deactivated Deleting the device Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 iDrive settings 3 Mobile devices 4 Select device 5 Delete device The device is disconnected and re...

Page 59: ...e update 6 Update software 7 USB 8 Install software 9 OK 10 Wait for the update to complete 11 Confirm system restart Restoring the software version The software version before the last software updat...

Page 60: ...Concept The printed Owner s Manual describes all stand ard country specific and optional features of fered with the series General information The Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertain ment and Comm...

Page 61: ...the desired entry point via iDrive Quick reference Search by pictures Keyword search Animations 2 Press desired programmable mem ory button and hold for more than 2 seconds Executing Press the corresp...

Page 62: ...eference Guide provides information on how to operate the vehicle how to use basic vehicle functions and what to do in case of a breakdown Search by illustrations Based on illustrations image search p...

Page 63: ...uded in vehicle X X X Quick Reference Guide X X X X Search by illustrations X X X Frequently asked questions X X Quick links X X Videos X X X Smart Scan X Keyword search X X X X X included not include...

Page 64: ...f carbon fiber reinforced plastic CFRP Overview 1 Vehicle battery 2 Electrical drive unit 3 High voltage battery 4 Fuel filler flap 5 Combustion engine 6 Charging socket Concept The hybrid system make...

Page 65: ...When the vehicle is rolling if the accelerator pedal is not pressed During vehicle braking When exerting gentle pressure on the brakes the vehicle is only braked by the electric motor When the brake...

Page 66: ...e App allows you to con trol and display certain vehicle functions using a smartphone Safety of the hybrid system Follow the information on safety refer to page 67 Long term vehicle storage Observe th...

Page 67: ...aler s service center or another quali fied service center or repair shop Contact with water The high voltage system is typically safe even in the following example situations Water in the floor area...

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Page 69: ...heel 88 Transporting children safely 95 Driving 99 Displays 116 Lights 134 Safety 139 Driving stability control systems 153 Driving comfort 157 Climate control 170 Interior equipment 176 Storage compa...

Page 70: ...age 230 Safety information WARNING People or animals in the vehicle can lock the doors from the inside and lock themselves in In this case the vehicle cannot be opened from the outside There is a risk...

Page 71: ...ontrol after unlocking The windows are opened as long as the button on the remote control is pressed Locking 1 Close the driver s door 2 Press button on the remote control The following functions are...

Page 72: ...Press button on the remote control and hold for at least 3 seconds Briefly press the button on the remote control three times in succession To switch off the alarm press any button Without alarm syst...

Page 73: ...tion from mo bile phones or other electronic devices in di rect proximity to the remote control Do not transport the remote control together with electronic devices Interference of radio transmission...

Page 74: ...needed through emergency detection of the remote control refer to page 73 BMW display key General information The BMW display key is supplied instead of a standard remote control along with an additi...

Page 75: ...2 Unlocking 3 Panic mode 4 Locking 5 Display 6 Back 7 Switch the display on off 8 Micro USB charging socket Reception range The number of available display key functions depends on the distance from t...

Page 76: ...the dis play key 2 Then swipe with your finger from bottom to top to unlock the screen lock To switch off the display to increase the usable battery life 1 Press and hold the button on the left side...

Page 77: ...nterference of the radio connection from mo bile phones or other electronic devices in di rect proximity Interference of radio transmission by a charg ing process of mobile devices for instance chargi...

Page 78: ...e is not secured against theft when locking Unlocking Press button Opening Press button The door is unlocked and slightly open Push the door outward Malfunction When there is a power failure or to unl...

Page 79: ...g and locking the vehicle Convenient closing Functional requirements To lock the vehicle the remote control must be located outside of the vehicle near the doors The next unlocking and locking cycle i...

Page 80: ...grated key refer to page 73 Hood The hood may only be opened by an authorized BMW i dealer s service center or another quali fied service center or repair shop that works with personnel trained accord...

Page 81: ...he vehicle will adjust the personal settings dur ing unlocking These settings are also restored if the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a person with a different remote control Changes to the...

Page 82: ...driver profile will apply to both remote controls Using a guest profile The guest profile is for individual settings that are stored in none of the three personal driver pro files Via iDrive 1 My Veh...

Page 83: ...e marked with this symbol can be overwritten 4 Import driver profile 5 Select a storage device for importing the driver profile USB storage device USB device Select USB storage device as needed Online...

Page 84: ...the desired confirma tion signals Flash for lock unlock Unlocking is signaled by two flashes lock ing by one With alarm system Acoustic signal for lock unlock Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the...

Page 85: ...the doors with the alarm system switched on The alarm system is triggered when a door is opened if the door was unlocked using the integrated key in the door lock Switching off the alarm refer to pag...

Page 86: ...ls in the vehicle At the gas station if the vehicle is locked after refueling starts The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen sor can be switched off in such situations Switching off the tilt...

Page 87: ...force exceeds a specific threshold as a window closes closing is interrupted The window opens slightly Safety information WARNING Accessories on the windows such as antennas can impact jam protection...

Page 88: ...d to un expected movements of the seat Vehicle con trol could be lost There is a risk of an accident Only adjust the seat on the driver s side when the vehicle is stationary WARNING With a backrest in...

Page 89: ...p or down Backrest tilt Move switch forward or backward Entering the vehicle in the rear Safety information WARNING There is a risk of jamming when moving the seats There is a risk of injury or risk o...

Page 90: ...ehicle is fitted with four safety belts to en sure occupant safety However they can only of fer protection when adjusted correctly General information Always make sure that safety belts are being worn...

Page 91: ...shop Correct use of safety belts Wear the safety belt twist free and tight to your body over your lap and shoulders Wear the safety belt deep on your hips over your lap The safety belt may not press...

Page 92: ...ed to be safe for attachment to a head restraint Do not use any accessories for instance pillows while driving Adjusting the height The height of the head restraints cannot be ad justed Distance The s...

Page 93: ...ically at a speed of approx 25 mph 40 km h Automatic heating Both exterior mirrors are automatically heated whenever drive ready state is switched on Automatic dimming feature Both exterior mirrors ar...

Page 94: ...information WARNING Steering wheel adjustments while driving can lead to unexpected steering wheel movements Vehicle control could be lost There is a risk of an accident Adjust the steering wheel whi...

Page 95: ...seat Transport children younger than 13 years of age or shorter than 5 ft 150 cm only in the rear seat in suitable child restraint systems designed for the age weight and size of the child Children 1...

Page 96: ...damaged child restraint systems or of child restraint systems exposed to an accident and their fastening systems can be limited or lost A child can e g not suffi ciently restrained for instance in th...

Page 97: ...anchors may be used to attach the CRS to the vehicle seat up to a combined child and CRS weight of 65 lb 30 kg when the child is restrained by the internal harnesses Safety information WARNING If the...

Page 98: ...systems are only provided for these retaining straps When other objects are mounted the anchors can be damaged There is a risk of damage to property Only mount child restraint systems to the upper ret...

Page 99: ...s opened when exiting the vehicle with drive ready state switched off manually After approx 8 minutes When the vehicle is locked using the central locking system Shortly before the battery is discharg...

Page 100: ...ted the vehicle is operational Activated drive ready state is the equivalent of a running engine in conventional vehicles Deactivated drive ready state is equiva lent to switching the ignition off Sel...

Page 101: ...al information The vehicle is ready for driving without starting the combustion engine Functional requirements The electric drive ready state is possible if the prerequisites for electric driving ePOW...

Page 102: ...ter refer to page 242 Electric driving ePOWER Safety information WARNING When driving in electric mode pedestrians and other traffic might pay less attention to the ve hicle due to the lack of engine...

Page 103: ...stem reaching its operating tempera ture If necessary the speed limit may be deliberately exceeded with the aid of kickdown refer to page 112 The combustion engine is automati cally activated and swit...

Page 104: ...rating quickly such as when passing re quires the maximum available power from the electric motor To do this apply extra force to the accelerator pedal Energy recovery CHARGE Concept The high voltage...

Page 105: ...win dows Engaging selector lever position N Using vehicle equipment There is a risk of accidents or injuries Do not leave children or animals unattended in the ve hicle Take the remote control with yo...

Page 106: ...signal Turn signal in exterior mirror When driving and during operation of the turn signals or hazard warning system do not fold in the exterior mirrors so that the signal lights on the exterior mirr...

Page 107: ...ipers are frozen to the windshield the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo tor can overheat when switching on There is a risk of damage to property Defrost the wind shield prior to switching...

Page 108: ...s deactivated During trip interruption with the rain sensor switched on if the trip is resumed within approx 15 minutes the rain sensor is automatically acti vated again Setting the frequency or sensi...

Page 109: ...te and the wip ers are folded in when switching on NOTE If the wipers are frozen to the windshield the wiper blades can be torn off and the wiper mo tor can overheat when switching on There is a risk...

Page 110: ...of BMW s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the equivalent is recommended NOTE Silicon containing additives in the washer fluid for the water repelling effect on the windows can lead to damage to the w...

Page 111: ...y when the vehicle is stationary Selector lever position P is engaged automati cally in situations such as the following After the drive ready state is deactivated in the radio ready state refer to pa...

Page 112: ...the parking brake 3 Depress the brake pedal 4 Touch the selector lever lock and engage se lector lever position N 5 Switch off drive ready state In this way standby state remains switched on and a Ch...

Page 113: ...e 1 Press the selector lever to the left out of se lector lever position D arrow 1 2 Push the selector lever forward or pull it backward arrows 2 Manual mode becomes active and the selector lever posi...

Page 114: ...r The selector lever position is dis played for example P Electronic unlocking of the transmission lock General information Electronically unlock the transmission lock to maneuver vehicle from a dange...

Page 115: ...ton TRACTION is displayed in the instrument cluster and the indicator light for DSC OFF lights up 2 Engage selector lever position S 3 With the left foot forcefully press down on the brake 4 Press and...

Page 116: ...ument cluster Concept The instrument cluster is a variable display Some of the displays in the instrument cluster may differ from the way they are shown in this Owner s Manual If the program is change...

Page 117: ...efficiency display and various ECO PRO tips Sport program displays In the Sport program the instrument cluster switches the instrument cluster to the Sport dis plays These displays support a sporty dr...

Page 118: ...instance orange high voltage ca bles even when the batteries are discharged The fill level bars indicate the available charge state of the high voltage battery when standby state and drive ready state...

Page 119: ...epending on the available output of the high voltage battery there could be more or less eBOOST available If the high volt age battery is completely discharged all five bars are grayed out Maintaining...

Page 120: ...not yet warmed up to operating temperature Driving requirement for instance transmis sion selector lever in the Sport position Adapting to the course of the road Concept When the navigation system de...

Page 121: ...ning Indicator light illuminates advance warn ing is issued for example when there is the impending danger of a collision or the distance to the vehicle ahead is too small Increase distance Indicator...

Page 122: ...r s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Emissions The warning light lights up Emissions are deteriorating Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible The warning light f...

Page 123: ...a iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle status 3 Check Control 4 Select the SMS text message Display Check Control At least one Check Control message is displayed or is stored SMS text messages SMS text messa...

Page 124: ...emperature is too high a red indicator light is displayed Coolant temperature If the coolant along with the engine becomes too hot a Check Control message is displayed A red indicator light is display...

Page 125: ...messages indicate a limited total range The range display is dynamic and is influenced by several factors such as driving style Follow further information on refueling Service requirements Concept The...

Page 126: ...icator Concept The system recommends the most fuel efficient gear for the current driving situation General information Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun try version the gear shift indicator...

Page 127: ...information If Speed Limit Info is switched on it can be dis played on the Info Display in the instrument clus ter Display Speed Limit Info Current speed limit Speed Limit Info not available Speed Lim...

Page 128: ...etting On the right side of the steering wheel turn the thumbwheel to activate the corresponding list 1 Turn the thumbwheel and select the desired setting 2 Press the thumbwheel Display Depending on t...

Page 129: ...e basis of various distances Standstill with drive ready state switched off is not considered Current fuel consumption Displays the current energy consumption The efficiency of the driving can be moni...

Page 130: ...tting the trip computer Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Driving information 3 Trip computer 4 Move the Controller to the left if needed Reset all values are reset Automatic reset all values are reset approx...

Page 131: ...tructions Check Control messages Selection list from the instrument cluster Driver assistance systems Some of this information is only displayed briefly as needed Selecting displays in the Head up Dis...

Page 132: ...filters Wet roads Unfavorable light conditions If the image is distorted have the basic settings checked by a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Follow the ins...

Page 133: ...ts up to the next gear automatically if the higher gear is not engaged manually Vehicle status General information The status can be displayed and actions per formed for several systems Opening the ve...

Page 134: ...arking lights Symbol Function Low beams Instrument lighting Parking lights low beams and roadside parking lights General information Position of switch If the driver s door is opened when standby stat...

Page 135: ...lit for a short while if the headlight flasher is switched on after the radio ready state is switched off Setting the duration Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle settings 3 Lighting 4 Exterior lightin...

Page 136: ...participants early on and automatically switches the high beams on or off depending on the traffic situation General information The high beam Assistant ensures that the high beams are switched on wh...

Page 137: ...h stickers etc Laser high beams Concept When the high beams are switched on starting with a speed of approx 44 mph 70 km h the la ser high beams in the headlight are automatically switched on in addit...

Page 138: ...General information Depending on the equipment version lighting can be adjusted for some lights in the car s inte rior Selecting color scheme Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle settings 3 Lighting 4 In...

Page 139: ...he applicable laws and regulations must be observed Airbags 1 Front airbag driver 2 Front airbag front passenger 3 Head airbag 4 Side airbag 5 Knee airbag Front airbags Front airbags help protect the...

Page 140: ...er son Dashboard and windshield on the front pas senger side must stay clear do not attach adhesive labels or coverings and do not at tach brackets or cables for instance for GPS devices or mobile pho...

Page 141: ...ee Children Safety information WARNING To ensure the front seat passenger airbag function the system must be able to detect whether a person is sitting in the front passen ger seat The entire seat cus...

Page 142: ...seat passenger airbag The explosive power that activates driver s front seat passenger airbags very much depends on the positions of the driver s front passenger seat To maintain the accuracy of this...

Page 143: ...e and will issue a warning related to the tire inflation pressures stored during the last reset One to four yellow wheels A flat tire or major drop in the tire inflation pres sure has occurred in the...

Page 144: ...ssage A yellow warning light is illuminated in the instrument cluster In addition a symbol with a Check Control mes sage appears on the Control Display Symbol Possible cause There is a flat tire or a...

Page 145: ...lumi nates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to t...

Page 146: ...s button briefly The menu for the intelligent safety system is displayed The systems are individually switched off accord ing to their respective settings LED lights up orange or goes out respective t...

Page 147: ...closely and actively intervene where appropriate WARNING Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub stitute for the driver s personal judgment Due to its limits the system might not output warn in...

Page 148: ...or instance when there is the impending danger of a collision or the dis tance to the vehicle ahead is too small The driver must intervene actively when there is a prewarning Acute warning with brakin...

Page 149: ...ield of view of the camera in the mirror is dirty or obscured Up to 10 seconds after drive ready state is established During calibration of the camera immediately after vehicle delivery If there are c...

Page 150: ...WARNING Indicators and warnings cannot serve as a sub stitute for the driver s personal judgment Due to its limits the system might not output warn ings or reactions or these might be output late inco...

Page 151: ...king intervention can be interrupted by stepping on the accelerator pedal or by actively moving the steering wheel Object detection can be restricted Follow the limitations of the detection range and...

Page 152: ...dark outside Brake force display Concept Additional brake lights indicate emergency brak ing to the traffic behind This can reduce the risk of a rear end collision General information During normal br...

Page 153: ...ke System ABS Do not reduce the pressure on the brake pedal for the duration of the emergency stop DSC Dynamic Stability Control Concept Within the physical limits the system helps to keep the vehicle...

Page 154: ...warning lights When DSC is deactivated DSC OFF is displayed in the instrument cluster The indicator light lights up DSC is de activated Automatic activation When DSC is deactivated automatic activatio...

Page 155: ...ures Various pro grams can be selected for this purpose Information Pressing the Driving Dynamics Control deacti vates the Sport program refer to page 113 of the vehicle The selector lever automatical...

Page 156: ...etting is stored for the driver profile cur rently used Displays Selected program The instrument cluster displays the selected program Drive off assistant Concept This system supports driving off on u...

Page 157: ...the limits of the sys tem it cannot independently react to all traffic situations There is a risk of an accident Adjust driving style to traffic conditions Watch traffic closely and actively intervene...

Page 158: ...ver applies the brakes When selector lever position D is disengaged Dynamic Traction Control DTC is activated or DSC Dynamic Stability Control is deactivated If DSC Dynamic Stability Control intervene...

Page 159: ...speed value is deleted and cannot be called up again When the system is switched off When drive ready state is switched off Calling up stored speed Press button on the steering wheel The stored speed...

Page 160: ...ystem cannot serve as a substitute for the driver s personal judgment in assessing the traffic situation Based on the limits of the sys tem it cannot independently react to all traffic situations Ther...

Page 161: ...s park assistance button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out The rearview camera image is displayed if the re verse gear is engaged when pressing the park assistance button WARNING Signal tones...

Page 162: ...he ultrasound for instance from passing vehicles or loud machines When sensors are dirty iced over damaged or out of position Under certain weather conditions such as high relative humidity wet condit...

Page 163: ...ec tions Rearview camera refer to page 163 Top View refer to page 166 Side View refer to page 168 Rearview camera Concept The rearview camera provides assistance in parking and maneuvering backwards T...

Page 164: ...ay on the Control Display Functional requirement The rearview camera is switched on The tailgate is fully closed Keep the recording range of the camera clear Protruding cargo or carrier systems and tr...

Page 165: ...earview camera The colored thresholds of the obstacle markings match the markings of the PDC Park Distance Control Parking using pathway and turning radius lines 1 Position the vehicle so that the tur...

Page 166: ...round the vehicle is shown on the Control Display General information The image is captured by two cameras integrated in the exterior mirrors by the rearview camera and a camera on the front of the ve...

Page 167: ...ded Switching on off manually Press park assistance button On the LED lights up Off the LED goes out Top View is displayed The rearview camera image is displayed if the re verse gear is engaged when p...

Page 168: ...ide View Concept Side View provides an early look at cross traffic at blind driveways and intersections Road users concealed by obstacles to the left and right of the vehicle can only be detected rela...

Page 169: ...ol 3 Turn the Controller until the desired setting is reached and press the Controller Warning of crossing traffic Concept When an object approaching from the side is de tected by the front or rear ca...

Page 170: ...tested interior a microfilter and a climate control system for regulating tempera ture air flow and recirculated air mode In addition there are other functions which de pend on the vehicle s equipment...

Page 171: ...tings Otherwise the automatic climate control will not have sufficient time to adjust the set temperature To reduce the energy consumption the cooling or heating output is reduced in ECO PRO mode refe...

Page 172: ...ty in the car s interior deteriorates and the fog ging of the windows increases Switching on off Press button repeatedly to select an op erating mode LEDs off outside air flows in continuously Left LE...

Page 173: ...removing condensation Concept Ice and condensation are quickly removed from the windshield and the front side windows Switching on off Press button The LED is illuminated with the system switched on F...

Page 174: ...ess air conditioning capacity will be required while driving This optimizes the range Functional requirements Motor switched off and or drive ready state deactivated High voltage battery sufficiently...

Page 175: ...ngs 3 If necessary Climate functions 4 Activate comfort climate 5 Plan comfort climate 6 Set the desired departure time refer to page 205 Activating the departure time Functional requirement If a depa...

Page 176: ...l Before selling the vehicle delete the stored func tions for the sake of security Safety information WARNING Body parts can be jammed when operating re mote controlled systems such as the garage door...

Page 177: ...k if the system to be controlled features a rolling code radio sys tem Read the system s owner s manual or press the programmed button on the interior mirror longer If the LED on the interior mirror s...

Page 178: ...be op erated using the button on the interior mirror while the engine is running or when the standby state is switched on To do this hold down the button within receiving range of the system until the...

Page 179: ...e following when connecting Do not use force when plugging the connec tor into the USB interface Use a flexible adapter cable Protect the USB storage device against me chanical damage Due to the large...

Page 180: ...sensitive objects in the cargo area Partition in the cargo area The partition can be removed to transport larger items Cargo cover General information The cargo cover is located under the tailgate Th...

Page 181: ...e car s interior NOTE Anti slip pads such as anti slip mats can dam age the dashboard There is a risk of damage to property Do not use anti slip pads Storage compartments The following storage compart...

Page 182: ...is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property Use light weight unbreakable and sealable containers Do not transport hot bever ages Do not force objects into the cup holder Overview Between the sea...

Page 183: ...Overview In the rear center console Storage compartments CONTROLS 183 Online Edition for Part no 01402989296 II 18...

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Page 185: ...DRIVING TIPS Things to remember when driving 186 Loading 191 Increasing the range 193 185 Online Edition for Part no 01402989296 II 18...

Page 186: ...xceed the maximum engine and road speed For gasoline engine 4 500 rpm and 100 mph 160 km h Avoid full load or kickdown under all circumstan ces From 1 200 miles 2 000 km The engine and vehicle speed c...

Page 187: ...eeds and in stop and go traffic Maintaining charge state The function refer to page 102 conserves the electric range for a later point in time In this case the vehicle is driven primarily by the com b...

Page 188: ...s in the vehicle WARNING Vehicle electronics and mobile phones can in fluence one another There is radiation due to the transmission operations of mobile phones There is a risk of injury or risk of da...

Page 189: ...lted or in heavy rain gen tly press the brake pedal every few miles Ensure that this action does not endanger other traffic The heat generated during braking dries brake discs and brake pads and prote...

Page 190: ...rrected Condensation water under the parked vehicle When using the automatic climate control con densation water develops and collects under neath the vehicle Driving on racetracks Higher mechanical a...

Page 191: ...ts or devices with a cable connection to the vehicle in the car s interior WARNING Improperly stowed objects can shift and be thrown into the car s interior for instance in the event of an accident or...

Page 192: ...he maximum load is the sum of the weight of the occupants and the cargo The greater the weight of the occupants the less cargo that can be transported Stowing and securing cargo Cover sharp edges and...

Page 193: ...re inflation pressure regularly Check and if needed correct the tire inflation pressure at least twice a month and before start ing on a long trip Low tire inflation pressure increases rolling re sist...

Page 194: ...n the D selector lever position and the engine is switched off The D selector lever position re mains engaged In addition context sensitive instructions are dis played to assist with an optimized fuel...

Page 195: ...riving style s efficiency is shown by the bar s color Blue display efficient driving style as long as the mark moves within the blue range Gray display modify driving style for instance by reduced acc...

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Page 197: ...ing the vehicle 198 Refueling 207 Fuel 210 Wheels and tires 212 Engine oil 224 Coolant 229 Maintenance 230 Replacing components 232 Breakdown assistance 235 Care 239 197 Online Edition for Part no 014...

Page 198: ...2 charging sta tion Level 1 charging is possible via a household socket with a voltage of 120 volts For optimal use of the energy from the power grid charging at a Level 2 charging station such as BM...

Page 199: ...ause damage to the vehicle and overload the power mains at the charging location There is a risk of fire and a risk of injury The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that prior to your first use o...

Page 200: ...d charging cables can heat up or lead to an electric shock There is a risk of fire or a risk of injury Use undamaged charging cables only Level 1 charging cable The vehicle is supplied with a Level 1...

Page 201: ...remote control if it is locked Charging cable is unlocked 2 Press the release button on the handle ar row 1 and grasp the charging cable at the gripping areas Charging process is interrupted 3 Remove...

Page 202: ...he charging process 1 Engage selector lever position P Set the parking brake if needed 2 Planning the charging process refer to page 203 3 Switch off drive ready state 4 Connect Level 1 charging cable...

Page 203: ...ing Set time window for favorable charging Set charging via a Level 1 charging cable If drive ready state is switched off changes can be made via iDrive Departure time can only be changed once Schedul...

Page 204: ...nued after the interruption Terminating the charging process 1 Removing the charging cable from the vehi cle refer to page 201 2 Stow the charging cable as required 3 Close the charging socket flap 4...

Page 205: ...ive 1 My Vehicle 2 Plan charging climate control 3 Precondition for departure Setting the departure time Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Plan charging climate control 3 Set departure time 4 Set the desired...

Page 206: ...d for operation of the onboard electronics If the high voltage battery and the vehicle battery are discharged it is not possible to operate the vehicle Have the vehicle checked and returned to opera t...

Page 207: ...longer have sufficient fuel Engine functions are not en sured anymore There is a risk of damage to property Refuel promptly WARNING If a sufficient safety distance from easily flam mable materials is...

Page 208: ...e of the fuel filler flap 2 Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise 3 Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to the fuel filler flap Closing WARNING The retaining strap of the fuel cap can be jam med a...

Page 209: ...f the fuel vapors The fuel tank is full when the filler nozzle clicks off the first time Make sure that the fuel cap is closed properly af ter refueling otherwise the emissions warning light may light...

Page 210: ...should meet the following quality stan dards US ASTM 4806 xx CAN CGSB 3 511 xx xx comply with the current standard in each case Safety information NOTE Do not press the Start Stop button after refuel...

Page 211: ...gher octane grade AKI num ber for a few tank fills To avoid harmful en gine deposits it is highly recommended to pur chase gasoline from Top Tier retailers Failure to comply with these recommendations...

Page 212: ...pressure specifications In the tire inflation pressure table The tire inflation pressure table refer to page 213 contains all tire inflation pressure specifications for the specified tire sizes at the...

Page 213: ...lues can also be found on the tire inflation pressure label on the driver s door pillar Do not exceed a speed of 100 mph 160 km h Tire inflation pressure values up to 100 mph 160 km h i8 Coupe Tire si...

Page 214: ...certification label on the driver s door pillar Divide the tire load by 1 1 It must be greater than one half of the vehicle s Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR Note front vs rear GAWR and tire loads resp...

Page 215: ...traction tests and does not include acceleration cornering hydro planing or peak traction characteristics Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistanc...

Page 216: ...essure too low Vehicle overloading Incorrect tire storage Safety information WARNING Damaged tires can lose tire inflation pressure which can lead to loss of vehicle control There is a risk of an acci...

Page 217: ...icle type Following tire damage have the original wheel tire combination remounted on the vehi cle as soon as possible Recommended tire brands For each tire size the manufacturer of the vehi cle recom...

Page 218: ...with oil grease and solvents Do not leave tires in plastic bags Remove dirt from wheels or tires Repairing a flat tire Safety measures Park the vehicle as far away as possible from passing traffic and...

Page 219: ...r or another qualified service center or re pair shop Safety information DANGER The vehicle jack is only provided for short term lifting of the vehicle for wheel changes Even if all safety measures ar...

Page 220: ...ice center or another qualified service center or repair shop WARNING Incorrect handling of the vehicle jack can dam age the vehicle s underbody and expose high voltage components There is a risk of i...

Page 221: ...vehicle on solid and non slip ground at a safe distance from traffic Switch on the hazard warning system Set the parking brake Engage a gear or move the selector lever to position P As soon as permitt...

Page 222: ...hicle jack crank or lever clockwise 4 Take your hand away from the vehicle jack as soon as the vehicle jack is under load and continue turning the vehicle jack crank or lever with one hand 5 Make sure...

Page 223: ...the vehi cle 6 Remove the vehicle jack and stow it securely After the wheel change 1 Tighten the lug bolts crosswise The tighten ing torque is 101 lb ft 140 Nm 2 Stow the nonworking wheel in the cargo...

Page 224: ...on the Control Display depending on the engine oil level Safety information NOTE An engine oil level that is too low causes en gine damage There is a risk of damage to property Immediately add engine...

Page 225: ...pedal not depressed The combustion engine is at operating tem perature Performing a detailed measurement Via iDrive 1 My Vehicle 2 Vehicle status 3 Engine oil level 4 Measure engine oil level 5 Start...

Page 226: ...e the thread through the opening provided Turn screws clockwise to tighten 4 Insert the cargo cover and secure it with the twist locks Adding engine oil General information Only add engine oil when th...

Page 227: ...neck is located in the engine com partment refer to page 225 Adding engine oil 1 Open the lid counterclockwise 2 Add engine oil 3 Close the cap Engine oil types to add General information The engine o...

Page 228: ...scosities of engine oils can be re quested from a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop Engine oil change NOTE Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion can...

Page 229: ...g due to the selected options or country versions This also applies to safety related functions and systems When us ing these functions and systems the applicable laws and regulations must be observe...

Page 230: ...e recommends that the work on the vehicle in particular main tenance and repair be performed only by an authorized BMW i dealer s service center or an other qualified service center or repair shop Con...

Page 231: ...et for Onboard Diagno sis or contact with the socket for Onboard Di agnosis for other than its intended purpose can cause vehicle malfunctions and creates risks of personal and property damage Given t...

Page 232: ...on the wiper blade in a horizontal posi tion 4 Remove the wiper blade toward one side 5 Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order of removal until it locks in place 6 Fold down the wipers Lights and...

Page 233: ...icle battery General information The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have a dealer s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop register the vehicle battery to...

Page 234: ...cal lines and components There is a risk of fire Never attempt to repair a blown fuse Do not replace a nonworking fuse with a substitute of another color or amperage rating Accessing the fuses The fus...

Page 235: ...rning triangle The warning triangle is located in the bottom of the cargo area Release the Velcro fastener to remove it First aid kit General information Some of the articles have a limited service li...

Page 236: ...ehicle until the voice connection has been established The LED flashes green when a connection to the BMW Response Center has been estab lished The BMW Response Center then makes contact with you and...

Page 237: ...vehicle using suitable means Do not lift or secure the vehicle by its tow fitting body parts or suspension parts Towing other vehicles The tow starting or towing of other vehicles with the BMW i8 is n...

Page 238: ...accident do not touch any high voltage components such as orange col ored high voltage cables or parts that are in contact with exposed high voltage cables WARNING Fluids in the high voltage battery a...

Page 239: ...is a risk of injury or danger to life The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that work on the charging connection for in stance cleaning be performed only by an au thorized BMW i dealer s servic...

Page 240: ...brake discs and brake pads and protects them against corrosion Completely remove all residues on the windows to minimize loss of visibility due to smearing and to reduce wiper noises and wiper blade w...

Page 241: ...s having a pH value from 5 to 9 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents or steam jets above 140 60 Follow the manufacturer s instructions Aggressive acidic or alkaline cleaning agents can destroy the prot...

Page 242: ...ning Floor mats can be removed from the car s inte rior for cleaning If the floor carpets are very dirty clean with a mi crofiber cloth and water or an upholstery cleaner To prevent matting of the car...

Page 243: ...ge There is a risk of damage to property Before 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 chargin...

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Page 245: ...REFERENCE Technical data 246 Appendix 248 Everything from A to Z 250 245 Online Edition for Part no 01402989296 II 18...

Page 246: ...ountry specific meas urement method Detailed values can be found in the approval documents on labels on the vehicle or can be obtained from a dealer s service center or another qualified service cente...

Page 247: ...Load lbs kg 712 323 Approved front axle load lbs kg 2 028 920 Approved rear axle load lbs kg 2 293 1 040 Capacities US gal liters Notes Fuel tank approx 11 0 42 0 Fuel quality refer to page 210 Techn...

Page 248: ...e listed here Updates made after the editorial deadline These chapters of the printed Owner s Manual contain updates made after the editorial dead line Climate control automatic climate control REFERE...

Page 249: ...Appendix REFERENCE 249 Online Edition for Part no 01402989296 II 18...

Page 250: ...e 61 Approach control warning with City light braking function 146 Approved axle load 247 Apps see Owner s Handbook for Navigation En tertainment Communication 8 Arrival time 129 Artificial engine noi...

Page 251: ...tem 188 CBS Condition Based Service 230 Center armrest 182 Center console 36 Central Information Display CID see Control Display 38 Central locking system 78 Central screen see Control Display 38 Chan...

Page 252: ...7 Deactivating drive ready state 102 Defrosting see Windows defrosting 173 Deleting personal data 52 Deletion of personal data 52 Departure times stationary climate control 175 Destination distance 12...

Page 253: ...tarting 236 Engine temperature 124 Entering a destination see Owner s Handbook for Navigation Entertainment Communica tion 8 Entering an address navigation see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainm...

Page 254: ...d warning flashers 235 Head airbags 139 Headlight control automatic 135 Headlight courtesy delay feature 135 Headlight courtesy delay feature settings 84 Headlight courtesy delay feature via remote co...

Page 255: ...108 In the vicinity of the center console 36 In the vicinity of the roofliner 37 In the vicinity of the steering wheel 34 J Jacking points for the vehicle jack 221 Jam protection system windows 87 Jo...

Page 256: ...for Navigation Entertainment and Communication 8 Music hard disk see Owner s Handbook for Nav igation Entertainment Communication 8 N Navigation see Owner s Manual for Navigation Entertainment and Co...

Page 257: ...r 108 Rear beverage holder rear cup holder 182 Rear bottle holder see Rear cup holder 182 Rear can holder see Rear Cup holder 182 Rear cup holder 182 Rear holder for beverages 182 Rearview camera 163...

Page 258: ...date 58 SOS button 235 Sound output see Owner s Handbook for Navi gation Entertainment Communication 8 Speed average 129 Speed Limit Info 126 Speed Limit Info Onboard Computer 129 Speed limits display...

Page 259: ...wing 236 Tow starting 236 TPM Tire Pressure Monitor 142 Traction control 154 TRACTION driving dynamics 154 Traffic bulletins see Owner s Handbook for Navi gation Entertainment Communication 8 Transmis...

Page 260: ...cident 238 Wheelbase vehicle 246 Wheel cleaner 241 Wheels changing 216 Wheels everything on wheels and tires 212 Wheels Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 142 Width vehicle 246 Windows powered 86 Windshield wa...

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