BMW i8 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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Charging and refueling the
vehicle
Charging the vehicle
Connecting the charging cable
To connect, engage selector lever position P,
deactivate drive-ready state, and unlock the vehi‐
cle. Set the parking brake, if needed.
1. Tap on the charging socket flap, arrow.
2. Remove cover of the charging cable plug, if
needed.
3. Connect Level 1 charging cable to the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable
to the port on the charging station.
4. Insert the charging cable plug corresponding
to the charging socket, and push it in until it
engages.
Removing
When the charging process is active and the ve‐
hicle is locked, the charging cable is locked. Un‐
lock the vehicle before removing the cable.
When the charging process is completed, the
charging cable is automatically unlocked.
If necessary, clean the area between charging
socket flap and charging socket, for instance
from snow, before removing it.
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 process is interrupted.
3. Remove the charging cable from the charg‐
ing socket, arrow 2.
4. Close the charging socket flap.
5. Attach cover of the charging cable plug, if
needed.
6. Disconnect Level 1 charging cable from the
household socket or Level 2 charging cable
from the port on the charging station as
needed.
7. Stow the charging cable.
At a charging station, insert the permanently
installed charging cable in the place provided
for it.
Always keep charging socket clean and un‐
obstructed.
Keep the charging socket flap closed when
the charging socket is not used.
Refueling
Tank venting
In the fuel tank, excess pressure can build up
due to gasoline vapors which are dissipated be‐
fore the fuel cap is opened.
The button is located on the driver's side on the
door armrest.
1. Switch off drive-ready state.
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