BMW i3 2018 User manual
Online Edition for Part no. 01402989267 - II/18
WELCOME TO BMW i.
Owner's Manual.
BMW i3 and BMW i3s.
Thank you for choosing a BMW i.
The more familiar you are with your vehicle, the better control you will have on
the road. We therefore strongly suggest:
Read this Owner's Manual before starting off in your new BMW i. Also use
the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important informa‐
tion on vehicle 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 contribute to maintain‐
ing the value of your BMW i.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of
the Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
You can find supplementary information in the additional brochures in the on‐
board literature. Your BMW AG wishes you a safe and enjoyable drive.
3
Online Edition for Part no. 01402989267 - II/18
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTES
Information ......................................................................................................................... 8
QUICK REFERENCE
Your BMW i at a glance ................................................................................................ 18
AT A GLANCE
Cockpit .............................................................................................................................. 34
iDrive .................................................................................................................................. 38
Voice activation system ............................................................................................... 45
General settings ............................................................................................................. 48
Owner's Manual media ................................................................................................ 59
BMW eDRIVE ................................................................................................................. 63
Safety of the high-voltage system ............................................................................ 66
CONTROLS
Opening and closing ..................................................................................................... 70
Seats, mirrors, and steering wheel ............................................................................ 88
Transporting children safely ....................................................................................... 96
Driving ............................................................................................................................. 100
Displays .......................................................................................................................... 114
Lights .............................................................................................................................. 129
Safety .............................................................................................................................. 133
Driving stability control systems .............................................................................. 149
Driving comfort ............................................................................................................. 153
Climate control ............................................................................................................. 172
Interior equipment ....................................................................................................... 181
Storage compartments .............................................................................................. 191
DRIVING TIPS
Things to remember when driving ......................................................................... 198
Loading .......................................................................................................................... 202
Increasing the range ................................................................................................... 204
4
Online Edition for Part no. 01402989267 - II/18
MOBILITY
Charging the vehicle ................................................................................................... 210
Refueling ........................................................................................................................ 221
Fuel .................................................................................................................................. 224
Wheels and tires .......................................................................................................... 226
Under the hood ............................................................................................................ 242
Engine oil ....................................................................................................................... 244
Coolant ........................................................................................................................... 247
Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 249
Replacing components .............................................................................................. 251
Breakdown assistance ............................................................................................... 254
Care ................................................................................................................................. 258
REFERENCE
Technical data .............................................................................................................. 266
Appendix ........................................................................................................................ 269
Everything from A to Z ............................................................................................... 270
© 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 friendly paper, bleached without chlorine, suitable for recycling.
Navigation, Entertainment, and Communication, see Integrated Owner's
Manual in the vehicle, Online Owner's Manual, BMW i Driver's Guide app.
5
Online Edition for Part no. 01402989267 - II/18
6
Online Edition for Part no. 01402989267 - II/18
NOTES
Information .................................................................................................... 8
7
Online Edition for Part no. 01402989267 - II/18
Information
Using this Owner's Manual
Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a particu‐
lar topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differ‐
ences may exist between the printed Owner's
Manual and the following Owner's Manuals:
▷Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
▷Online Owner's Manual.
▷BMW i Driver’s Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
Owner's Manual for Navigation,
Entertainment, Communication
The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐
ment, and Communication can be obtained as
printed book from the service center.
The topics of Navigation, Entertainment, and
Communication can be called up via the follow‐
ing Owner's Manuals:
▷Integrated Owner's Manual in 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 Owner's Manual and general information on
BMW, for example on technology, are available
on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
Integrated Owner's Manual in the
vehicle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically de‐
scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐
cle. The Integrated Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played on the Control Display. Additional
information, refer to page 59.
BMW i Driver’s Guide App
The BMW i Driver's Guide app specifically de‐
scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐
cle. The app can be displayed on smartphones
and tablets. Additional information, refer to
page 60.
Online Owner's Manual
The Online Owner's Manual specifically de‐
scribes features and functions found in the vehi‐
cle. The Online Owner's Manual can be dis‐
played in any of today's browsers. Additional
information, refer to page 61.
Seite 8
NOTES Information
8
Online Edition for Part no. 01402989267 - II/18
Symbols and displays
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Symbol Meaning
Precautions that must be followed in
order to avoid the possibility of injury
to yourself and to others as well as
serious damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be taken to help
protect the environment.
"..." Texts in vehicle used to select
individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the
voice activation system.
››...‹‹ Answers generated by the voice
activation system.
Action steps
Action steps to be carried out are presented as
numbered list. The steps must be carried out in
the defined order.
1. First action step.
2. Second action step.
Enumerations
Enumerations without mandatory order or alter‐
native possibilities are presented as list with bul‐
let points.
▷First possibility.
▷Second possibility.
Symbols on vehicle components
This symbol on a vehicle component
indicates that further information on the
component is available in the Owner's Manual.
The symbols on parts of the vehicle indicate that
incorrect 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 describes all models and
all standard, country-specific and optional equip‐
ment that is offered in the model series. There‐
fore, this Owner's Manual also describes and il‐
lustrates features and functions that are not
available in your vehicle, for example because of
the selected optional features or the country-
specific version.
This also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
When using these functions and systems, the
applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
Your dealer’s service center is happy to answer
any questions that you may have about the fea‐
tures and options applicable to your vehicle.
Status of the Owner's Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a pol‐
icy of constant development that is conceived to
ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the
highest quality and safety standards. In rare
cases, therefore, the features described in this
Seite 9
Information NOTES
9
Online Edition for Part no. 01402989267 - II/18
Owner's Manual may differ from those in your
vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
Due to updates after the editorial deadline, differ‐
ences may exist between the printed Owner's
Manual and the following Owner's Manuals:
▷Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle.
▷Online Owner's Manual.
▷BMW i Driver’s Guide app.
Notes on updates can be found in the appendix
of the printed Owner's Manual for the vehicle.
For Your Own Safety
Intended use
Follow the following when using the vehicle:
▷Owner's Manual.
▷Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
▷Technical vehicle data.
▷The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
vehicle is driven.
▷Vehicle documents and statutory documents.
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the op‐
erating conditions and registration requirements
applying in the country of first delivery, also
known as homologation. If your vehicle is to be
operated in a different country it might be neces‐
sary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing
operating conditions and registration require‐
ments. If your vehicle does not comply with the
homologation requirements in a certain country
you may not be able to lodge warranty claims for
your vehicle there. Further information on war‐
ranty is available from a dealer’s service center.
Working on the vehicle, maintenance
and repairs
Advanced technology, especially the use of high-
performance high-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 manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
having changes to and work on the vehicle, es‐
pecially maintenance and repair of the high-volt‐
age system and the carbon body as well as retro‐
fitting of accessories, done by an authorized
BMW i dealer’s service center. If you choose to
use another service facility, BMW recommends
use of a facility that performs work, for instance
maintenance and repair, according to BMW i
specifications with properly trained personnel, re‐
ferred to in this Owner's Manual as "another
qualified service center or repair shop".
DANGER
Improperly executed work, in particular mainte‐
nance and repair on the high-voltage system
and the carbon body as well as accessories ret‐
rofits, can lead to electric shock. There is a risk
of injury, fire and danger to life. The manufac‐
turer of your vehicle recommends that the work
on the vehicle, in particular maintenance and
repair, be performed only by an authorized
BMW i dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
Parts and accessories
BMW recommends the use of parts and acces‐
sory products approved by BMW.
Approved parts and accessories, and advice on
their use and installation are available from a
BMW dealer's service center.
BMW parts and accessories have been tested by
BMW for their safety and suitability in BMW vehi‐
cles.
Seite 10
NOTES Information
10
Online Edition for Part no. 01402989267 - II/18
This manual suits for next models
1
Table of contents
Other BMW Automobile manuals
BMW
BMW 4 series User manual
BMW
BMW 6 SERIES - User manual
BMW
BMW 1988/1987 528e Programming manual
BMW
BMW 2008 M5 User manual
BMW
BMW X4 User manual
BMW
BMW X3 3.0si 2010 Instruction Manual
BMW
BMW M6 Convertible User manual
BMW
BMW M3 User manual
BMW
BMW 2 GRAN COUPE Series User manual
BMW
BMW Z3 COUPE 2001 User manual
BMW
BMW ActiveHybrid 3 User manual
BMW
BMW 7 Series User manual
BMW
BMW 2013 3 F30 335i Technical manual
BMW
BMW M3 CONVERTIBLE 2004 User manual
BMW
BMW 318I Programming manual
BMW
BMW 525I SEDAN User manual
BMW
BMW 530 GRAN TURISMO - 2009 User manual
BMW
BMW 2 SERIES COUPE User manual
BMW
BMW 5 Gran Turismo 2015 Series User manual
BMW
BMW M6 convertible 2012 User manual
