Contents
A-Z
THE BMW i8.
OWNER'S MANUAL.
BMW i. 
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BMW i SUSTAINABILITY.
THE SPORTS CAR. REINVENTED.
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THE SUSTAINABLE LIFE CYCLE OF BMW i.
01. DEVELOPMENT
• Lightweight carbon fi ber construction to minimize weight.
• Effi cient drive technology and perfect aerodynamics – resulting in less wind resistance.
04. RECYCLING
• Re-use of battery modules, for example as temporary storage units for solar energy.
• Recycling carbon fi bers by returning them to the production process.
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03. UTILIZATION
•Optimal effi ciency thanks to the innovative BMW eDrive technology.
•A combination of an electric drive system for emission-free driving and a BMW TwinPowerTurbo engine for maximum performance.
02. PRODUCTION
•Use of renewable electricity for the production of BMW i vehicles.
•Reduction of energy and water consumption in production.
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01. DEVELOPMENT
FOR OVER THREE QUARTERS OF A
CENTURY, THE BASIC IDEA BEHINDTHE
CAR WAS LEFT UNTOUCHED.
Until now. BMW i has launched a groundbreaking sports car with a wide range of technological innovations – the BMW i8. The innovative BMW eDrive technology effectively combines an electric motor with a BMW TwinPower Turbo engine (hybrid electric vehicle). The result is a breathtaking plug-in hybrid sports car with the fuel consumption and emissions of a compact vehicle.
The weight of the BMW i8 is a result of the Life module – the passenger cell made of light and extremely robust carbon fiber. It substantially reduces the weight of the vehicle and has a significant impact on the design of the BMW i8. The principle of intelligent lightweight design has also been applied to all other components of the BMW i8. Moreover, streamflow aerodynamics reduce drag and energy consumption.
With its dynamic proportions and sporty, progressive design, the BMW i8 embodies lightness – as well as efficiency and sheer driving pleasure. The development process itself is the first of many innovations. In order to ensure that the BMW i8 is a truly sustainable product, measurable targets were defined at the design phase and throughout the entire life cycle of the vehicle, from the extraction of raw materials, production and use to recycling and the end of product life.The deliberate use of recycledandenvironmentallyfriendlymaterialsinproductionguarantees holistic sustainability throughout the entire value chain.
For more information, visit www.bmw-i.com.
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The Life module is made of ultra-light carbon fiber.
30%
lighter than aluminum.
50%
lighter than steel.
The interior features premium sustainable materials. Approximately 20% of the thermoplastics in the interior are produced using recycled or renewable materials.
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02. PRODUCTION
THE BMW i8: FORGED BY THE POWER
OF WIND AND WATER.
Sustainability plays a crucial role for the BMW i8, and the same is true for the production process. All of the electricity required for the manufacturing process in the BMW i Plant in Leipzig is produced from renewable sources. BMW has been leading the way in sustainable production for a long time now, but BMW i has gone even further and significantly improved its facilities.The BMW i plant in Leipzig produces its own renewable electricity from wind power – directly on the factory premises
– and operates on 100% clean electric power with zero emissions. It also features significantly reduced resource consumption.
Similarly, the carbon fiber production facility located in Moses Lake (USA) is powered completely by renewable electricity from the large number of hydroelectric plants in the area.
For BMW i sustainable production has not only an environmental dimension but a social one as well, creating future-proof job profiles and training BMW i’s suppliers to comply with advanced sustainability standards.
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03. UTILIZATION
A SUSTAINABLE COMBINATION:
INTELLIGENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT FOR INSPIRING PERFORMANCE AND OPTIMUM EFFICIENCY.
BMW has been pursuing its EfficientDynamics strategy for more than a decade. However, no other vehicle combines driving pleasure and sustainability like the BMW i8. Equipped with innovative BMW eDrive technology that intelligently combines an internal combustion engine with an electric drive system, the BMW i8 offers maximum performance and sustainable efficiency.
In an urban environment, the BMW i8 offers a range of up to 37 kilometers when traveling on electric power only. For longer distances, support is provided by the BMW TwinPower Turbo engine – with an especially intense boost feature in SPORT mode or maximum efficiency in ECO PRO mode. A predictive power management system developed specifically for the BMW i8 ensures optimal settings for the two drive units at all times.
Additionally, every driver can also help to optimize sustainability when recharging the car: if renewable energy is used to charge the battery, CO² emissions are reduced even further. Therefore, BMW i recommends green electricity suppliers to make an even greater contribution to environmental protection.
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fuel consumption (EU)
49g/km
CO² emissions
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04. RECYCLING
FOR THE BMW i8 WE NOT ONLY PIONEER NEW MATERIALS, WE ALSO
TAKE CARE OF THEIR RECYCLING.
Recycling is a given at BMW i. Excess material from carbon fiber production, carbon components and body parts, for instance, are valuable materials.That’s why they are either reused as secondary raw materials for the in-house BMW i production cycle or recycled for other automotive and non-automotive applications. At the start of production for a BMW i8, more than 5% of the carbon fiber required is already recycled material.Together with its partners, BMW i is pioneering closed loops for up to100% of carbon fiber from production residues or end- of-life vehicles.
The BMW Group is always looking for innovative solutions, and this is also the case when it comes to recycling high-voltage batteries. For example, the batteries could serve as temporary storage cells for renewable energy. A particularly effective application is to use the batteries to store solar and wind energy so that generated power can be used when it is actually needed.
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of old batteries can be used again as temporary storage units in solar power plants and wind farms, for example.
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For more information about BMW i
and its sustainability philosophy, visit: www.bmw-i.com/sustainability
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i8 Owner's Manual for Vehicle
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 Handbook before starting off in your new BMW i. Also use the Integrated Owner's Manual in your vehicle. It contains important information on vehicle operation that will help you make full use of the technical features available in your BMW i. The manual also contains information designed to en hance operating reliability and road safety, and to contribute to maintaining the value of your BMW i.
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the Owner's Handbook for Vehicle.
We wish you a safe and enjoyable ride. BMW AG
The Owner's Manual is available in many countries as an app. Additional information on the Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw_i_drivers_guide
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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 contained in that document.
1.Where the terms “service center,” “the service center,” “your service center,” “service specialist,” or “service” are used in the Owner's Manual, we wanted to clarify that the terms refer to a BMW dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications.
2.Where the text of the Owner's Manual contains an affirmative instruction to contact a “service center” or “your service center,” we wanted to clarify that BMW recommends that, if you are faced with one of the situations addressed by that text, you contact or seek the assistance of a BMW dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with BMW specifications.
While BMW of North America LLC, at no cost to you, will pay for repairs required by the limited warranties provided with respect to your vehicle and for maintenance under the Maintenance Program during the applicable warranty and maintenance coverage periods, you are free to elect, both during those periods and thereafter, to have maintenance and repair work provided by other service centers or repair shops.
3.Where the Owner's Manual makes reference to parts and accessories having been approved by BMW, those references are intended to reflect that those parts and accessories are recommended by BMW of North America LLC. You may elect to use other parts and accessories, but, if you do,
we recommend that you make sure that any such parts and/or accessories are appropriate for use on your vehicle.
4.At page 7, under the warranty section's discussion of homologation, where it states that you “cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there,” the text should read that you “may not be able to lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there.”
5.At page 7, under the heading “Body work and working on the high-voltage system,” the text of that section should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends to have modifications and work on the vehicle only be carried out by an authorized BMW i service center or one that operates according to BMW i specifications with personnel trained accordingly. If work is not carried out properly, there is the risk of fire and fatal injury from electrocution due to the highvoltage system's high voltage.”
6.At page 8, under the “Parts and Accessories” section, in the sixth sentence, the word “cannot” should read “does not.”
7.At page 53, in the “Check and replace safety belts” section, the text beginning, “This should only be done by your service center …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends having this work performed by a service center as it is important that this safety feature functions properly.”
8.At page 91, under the heading: “Special windshield,” the paragraph beginning, “Therefore, have the special windshield …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends that you have the special windshield replaced by the service center.”
9.At page 141 under the heading: “Objects within the range of movement of the pedals” and at page 190 under the heading:
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“Carpets and floor mats,” the paragraph that begins: “Only use floor mats …” should be disregarded and the following language should be read in lieu thereof: “The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you use floor mats that have been identified by it as appropriate for use in your vehicle and that can be properly fixed in place.”
10.At page 145, under the heading: “Have maintenance carried out,” the sentence beginning, “The maintenance should be carried out …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends that you have the maintenance carried out by your service center.”
11.At page 151, under the heading “Make sure that the charging device is in flawless operating condition,” the word “flawless” should read “proper.”
12.At page 163, under the heading “Tire inflation specifications,” the sentence beginning, “Tire inflation pressure specifications apply to approved tire sizes … .” should be disregarded.
13.At page 167, under the heading: “Mounting,” the paragraph beginning, “Have mounting and balancing …” should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof: “BMW recommends that you have mounting and balancing performed by your service center or a tire mounting specialist.”
14.At page 167, under the heading: “Approved wheels and tires,” the term “Approved” should be disregarded and in lieu thereof, the term “Recommended” should be read in its place. In addition, the text of that section should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle strongly suggests that you use wheels and tires that have been recommended by the vehicle manufacturer for your vehicle type; otherwise, for example, despite having the same
official size ratings, variations can lead to body contact and with it, the risk of severe accidents.
The manufacturer of your vehicle does not evaluate non-recommended wheels and tires to determine if they are suitable for use on your vehicle.
15.At page 171, under the heading: “Snow Chains,” the text should be disregarded and the following text should be read in lieu thereof:
Only certain types of fine-link snow chains have been tested by the manufacturer of your vehicle and are determined by the manufacturer of your vehicle to be road safe and are recommended by the manufacturer of your vehicle.
Information about recommended snow chains is available from a service center.
16.At page 174, under the heading “Engine compartment access,” the sentence beginning, “If you are unfamiliar” should be disregarded.
17.At page 176, under the heading: “Engine Oil Change,” the text should be disregarded and in lieu thereof should be read as follows:
BMW recommends that you have the oil changed at your BMW dealer's service center or at another service center that has trained personnel that can perform the work in accordance with BMW specifications.
18.At page 179, under the heading: “Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models and Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models,” the second paragraph should be disregarded and the following text read in lieu thereof:
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have maintenance and repair performed by your BMW dealer's service center or another service center or repair shop that employs trained personnel that can perform maintenance and repair work on your vehicle in accordance with
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BMW specifications. The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you maintain records of all maintenance and repair work performed on your vehicle.
19.At page 181 where it reads: “Have any work on the lighting system … ,” the following words should be read as preceding that passage: “It is strongly suggested that you … .”
20.At page 181, under the “Battery replacement” section, the text should be disregarded and in lieu thereof the following text should be read:
Use of recommended vehicle batteries
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you use vehicle batteries that it has tested and recommends for use in your vehicle; otherwise the vehicle could be damaged and systems or functions may not be fully available.
After a battery replacement, the manufacturer of your vehicle recommends that you have the battery registered on your vehicle by a service center to ensure that all comfort functions are fully available, and that any “check control” messages of these comfort functions are no longer displayed.
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Contents
The fastest way to find information on a partic ular topic or item is by using the index, refer to page 198.
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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 and closing
51 Adjusting
57 Transporting children safely
61 Driving
75 Displays
92 Lights
96 Safety
109 Driving stability control systems
113 Driving comfort
124 Climate control
129 Interior equipment
134 Storage compartments
Driving tips
138 Things to remember when driving
142 Loading
144 Increase range
Mobility
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Charging vehicle |
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Refueling |
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Fuel |
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Wheels and tires |
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Engine oil |
177Coolant
178Maintenance
180 Replacing components
183 Breakdown assistance
187 Care
Reference
194 Technical data
196 Appendix
198 Everything from A to Z
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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 in the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Handbook for Vehicle.
User's manual for Navigation, Entertainment, Communication
The topics Navigation, Entertainment, Com munication and the short commands of the voice activation system can be retrieved on the Control Display via the Integrated Owner's Handbook.
Symbols
Indicates precautions that must be followed precisely in order to avoid the possibility of personal injury and serious damage to the vehicle.
◄ Marks the end of a specific item of information.
Refers to measures that can be taken to help protect the environment.
"..." Identifies display texts in vehicle used to select individual functions.
›...‹ Verbal instructions to use with the voice activation system.
››...‹‹ Identifies the answers generated by the voice activation system.
Symbols on vehicle components
Indicates that you should consult the relevant section of this Owner's Manual for information on a particular part or assembly.
Additional sources of information
The service center will be happy to answer any other questions you may have.
Information on BMW, e.g., on technology, is available on the Internet: www.bmwusa.com.
BMW i Driver’s Guide App
The Owner's Manual is available in many coun tries as an app. Additional information on the Internet:
www.bmw.com/bmw_i_drivers_guide
Indicates, on certain parts or assemblies, that incorrect use of high-voltage equipment or of orange-colored high-voltage components re sults 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
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equipment that is offered in the model series. Therefore, in this Owner's Manual, we also de scribe and illustrate features that are not avail able in your vehicle, e.g., because of the se lected optional features or the country-specific version.
This also applies to safety-related functions and systems.
The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems.
On right-hand drive vehicles, some controls are arranged differently from what is shown in the illustrations.
Status of the Owner's
Manual
Basic information
The manufacturer of your vehicle pursues a policy of constant development that is con ceived to ensure that our vehicles continue to embody the highest quality and safety stan dards. In rare cases, therefore, the features de scribed in this Owner's Manual may differ from those in your vehicle.
Updates made after the editorial deadline
Any updates made after the editorial deadline can be found in the appendix of the printed Owner's Handbook for Vehicle.
For your own safety
Warranty
Your vehicle is technically configured for the operating conditions and registration require ments applying in the country of first delivery - homologation. If your vehicle is to be operated in a different country it might be necessary to adapt your vehicle to potentially differing oper
ating conditions and permit requirements. If your vehicle does not comply with the homolo gation requirements in a certain country you cannot lodge warranty claims for your vehicle there. Further information can be obtained from your Service Centre.
Working on the vehicle, maintenance and repairs
Advanced technology, especially the use of high-performance high-voltage electronics and modern materials such as carbon, requires special knowledge when making modifications to and working on the vehicle, as well as cus tomized maintenance and repair work.
BMW recommends to have modifications and work on the vehicle, especially maintenance and repairs to the high-voltage system and carbon body as well as the retrofitting of ac cessories only be carried out by an authorized BMW i service center or one that operates ac cording to BMW i specifications with personnel trained accordingly.
Body work and working on the high-volt age system
Do not perform any modifications or work on the vehicle, especially maintenance and repair work on the high-voltage system and the car bon body and avoid retrofitting accessories.
If work is not carried out properly, there is the risk of fire and fatal injury from electrocution due to the high-voltage system's high voltage.
BMW recommends to have modifications and work on the vehicle only be carried out by an authorized BMW i service center or one that operates according to BMW i specifications with personnel trained accordingly.
Parts and accessories
BMW recommends using parts and accesso ries approved by BMW for this purpose.
Your BMW center is the right contact for genu ine BMW parts and accessories, other prod
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ucts approved by BMW and related qualified advice.
BMW has tested these products for safety and suitability in relation to BMW vehicles.
BMW can assume responsibility for them. However, we cannot assume any responsibility whatsoever for parts and accessories that have not been specifically approved by BMW.
BMW cannot evaluate whether each individual product from another manufacturer can be used with BMW vehicles without presenting a safety hazard. This guarantee does not apply when country-specific government approval has been granted. Testing of this kind may fail to embrace the entire range of potential oper ating conditions to which components might be exposed on BMW vehicles. Such products could conceivably fail to comply with BMW's own stringent quality standards.
California Proposition 65 Warning
California laws require us to state the following warning:
Engine exhaust and a wide variety of automo bile components and parts, including compo nents found in the interior furnishings in a vehi cle, contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other repro ductive harm. Battery posts, terminals and re lated accessories contain lead and lead com pounds. Wash your hands after handling. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
Service and warranty
We recommend that you read this publication thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the fol lowing warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
Federal Emissions System Defect War ranty.
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.
California Emission Control System Lim ited Warranty.
Detailed information about these warranties is listed in the Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models or in the Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models.
Your vehicle has been specifically adapted and designed to meet the particular operating con ditions and homologation requirements in your country and continental region in order to de liver the full driving pleasure while the vehicle is operated under those conditions. If you wish to operate your vehicle in another country or region, you may be required to adapt your ve hicle to meet different prevailing operating conditions and homologation requirements. You should also be aware of any applicable warranty limitations or exclusions for such country or region. In such case, please contact Customer Relations for further information.
Maintenance
Maintain the vehicle regularly to sustain the road safety, operational reliability and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Specifications for required maintenance meas ures:
BMW Maintenance system
Service and Warranty Information Booklet for US models
Warranty and Service Guide Booklet for Canadian models
If the vehicle is not maintained according to these specifications, this could result in seri ous damage to the vehicle. Such damage is not covered by the BMW New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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At a glance
These overviews of buttons, switches and displays are intended to familiarize you with your vehicle. You will also become quickly acquainted with the available control concepts and options.
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Cockpit
Vehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, countryspecific and optional features offered with the series. It also describes features that are not necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This also applies to safety-related functions and systems. The respectively applicable country provisions must be observed when using the respective features and systems.
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Opening the door 44 |
Daytime running lights 93 |
7 |
Lights |
High-beam Assistant 94 |
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Instrument lighting 95 |
8 Left steering column stalk
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Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15
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