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Cockpit

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Cockpit

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

In the vicinity of the steering wheel

1

2

3

Power windowsꢀꢁ79

Low beamsꢀꢁ125

Exterior mirror operationꢀꢁ87

Unlocking the hoodꢀꢁ72

Unlocking the tailgateꢀꢁ73

With Range Extender: vent fuel tankꢀꢁ219

Lights

Automatic headlight controlꢀꢁ126

Daytime running lightsꢀꢁ127

Cornering lightꢀꢁ127

4

High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ127

Instrument lightingꢀꢁ128

Light switchꢀꢁ125

Parking lightsꢀꢁ125

5

Left steering column stalk

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Turn signalꢀꢁ105

Rear window wiperꢀꢁ107

High beams, headlight flasherꢀꢁ105

High-beam Assistantꢀꢁ127

Roadside parking lightsꢀꢁ125

Trip computerꢀꢁ122

Clean the rear windowꢀꢁ108

10 Steering wheel buttons, right

Entertainment source

Volume

Voice controlꢀꢁ41

Telephone

6

7

Instrument clusterꢀꢁ110

Switch drive-ready state on and

offꢀꢁ96

Thumbwheel for selection listsꢀꢁ121

11 Horn, entire surface

8

9

Selector leverꢀꢁ98

Right steering column stalk

Wipersꢀꢁ105

12 Adjusting the steering wheelꢀꢁ90

13 Steering wheel buttons, left

Rain sensorꢀꢁ106

Cruise control on/off, inter‐

ruptꢀꢁ156

Cleaning the windshield and head‐

lightsꢀꢁ107

Active Cruise Control on/off, inter‐

ruptꢀꢁ150

Rear window wiper in Canadian

modelsꢀꢁ107

Cruise control: to store the speed

Cruise control: to resume the

speed

Active Cruise Control, adjust dis‐

tance

Cruise control rocker switch

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In the vicinity of the center console

1

2

Control Displayꢀꢁ34

6

7

8

Controller with buttonsꢀꢁ36

Parking brakeꢀꢁ103

Radio/multimedia, see Owner's Manual for

Navigation, Entertainment, and Communica‐

tionꢀꢁ6

PDC Park Distance Controlꢀꢁ159

Rearview cameraꢀꢁ162

Parking assistantꢀꢁ165

3

4

5

Glove compartmentꢀꢁ191

Climate controlꢀꢁ170

9

Driving Dynamics Controlꢀꢁ147

Hazard warning systemꢀꢁ251

Intelligent Safetyꢀꢁ138

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In the vicinity of the roofliner

1

2

3

Emergency Call, SOSꢀꢁ252

Glass sunroof, electricꢀꢁ80

4

5

Reading lightsꢀꢁ128

Interior lightsꢀꢁ128

Indicator light, front-seat passenger

airbagꢀꢁ133

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iDrive

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iDrive

Icon

Function

Vehicle features and options

Change between capital and

lower-case letters.

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Insert blank space.

Use voice control.

Confirm entry.

Entry comparison

When entering names and addresses, the choice

is narrowed down with every letter entered and

letters may be added automatically.

Concept

Entries are continuously compared with data

stored in the vehicle.

The iDrive combines the functions of many

switches. These functions can be operated via

the Controller.

▷ Only those letters are offered during entry for

which data is available.

▷ Destination search: place names can be en‐

tered in all languages that are available in

iDrive.

Safety information

Activating/deactivating the functions

Warning

Several menu items are preceded by a check‐

box. The checkbox indicates whether the func‐

tion is activated or deactivated. Selecting the

menu item activates or deactivates the function.

Operating the integrated information systems

and communication devices while driving can

distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control

of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only

use the systems or devices when the traffic sit‐

uation allows. As warranted, stop and use the

systems and devices while the vehicle is sta‐

tionary.

Function is activated.

Function is deactivated.

Status information

General information

Input and display

The status field can be found in the upper area of

the Control Display. Status information is dis‐

played in the form of symbols.

Letters and numbers

Depending on the menu, you can switch be‐

tween entering upper and lower case letters,

numbers and characters.

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Radio symbols

Other symbols

Icon Meaning

HD Radio station is being received.

Check Control message.

The sound output has been switched off.

Encrypted connection not active.

Telephone symbols

Icon Meaning

Request for the current vehicle position.

Checking the current vehicle position.

Incoming or outgoing call.

Missed call.

Split screen, split screen display

General information

Signal strength of cellular network.

Network search.

Additional information, for instance information

from the trip computer can be displayed in sev‐

eral menus on the right side of the split screen

display, referred to as the split screen.

Cellular network is not available.

The critical charge state of the mobile

phone has been reached.

The additional information remains visible even

when switching to another menu on the split

screen.

Roaming is active.

SMS text message received.

Message received.

Switching on/off

Reminder.

1.

Press the button.

Sending not possible.

Contacts are being loaded.

2. "Split screen"

Selecting the display

The display can be selected in menus which

support the split screen function.

Entertainment symbols

Icon

Meaning

1. Tilt the Controller to the right until the split

screen is selected.

Music collection.

Bluetooth audio.

USB device.

2. Press the Controller.

3. Select the desired setting.

Online Entertainment.

WLAN.

Specifying the number of displays

It is possible to specify the number of displays.

Apple CarPlay.

1. Tilt the Controller to the right until the split

screen is selected.

2. Press the Controller.

3. "Personalize menu"

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4. Select the desired setting.

5. Tilt the Controller to the left.

Switching on/off automatically

The Control Display is switched on automatically

when the vehicle is unlocked or as soon as the

Control Display is needed for operation.

Control elements

In certain situations, the Control Display is

switched off automatically, for instance if no op‐

eration is performed on the vehicle for several

minutes.

Overview

Switching on/off manually

The Control Display can also be switched off

manually.

1.

Press the button.

2. "Turn off control display"

Press the Controller or any button on the Con‐

troller to switch it back on again.

1

2

Control Display

Controller with buttons and, depending on

the equipment version, with touchpad

Controller

General information

Control Display

The buttons can be used to open the menus di‐

rectly. The Controller can be used to select

menu items and enter the settings.

General information

To clean the Control Display, follow the care in‐

structions, refer to page 260.

Operation

In the case of very high temperatures on the

Control Display, for instance due to intense solar

radiation, the brightness may be reduced down

to complete deactivation. Once the temperature

is reduced, for instance through shade or air con‐

ditioning, the normal functions are restored.

▷ Turn to switch between menu items, for ex‐

ample.

Safety information

NOTICE

Objects in the area in the front of the Control

Display can shift and damage the Control Dis‐

play. There is a risk of damage to property,

among other potential damage. Do not place

objects in the area in front of the Control Dis‐

play.

▷ Press to select a menu item, for example.

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Operating via the Controller

Opening the main menu

Press the button.

▷ Tilt in four directions to switch between dis‐

plays, for example.

The main menu is displayed.

All iDrive functions can be called up via the main

menu.

Adjusting the main menu

Buttons on the Controller

1.

Press the button twice.

All menu items of the main menu are dis‐

played.

Button Function

Press once: calls up the main menu.

2. Select a menu item.

Press twice: displays all menu items of

the main menu.

3. To move the menu item to the desired posi‐

tion, tilt the Controller to the right or left.

Goes to the Communication menu.

Selecting menu items

Highlighted menu items can be selected.

Goes to the Media/Radio menu.

1. Turn the Controller until the desired menu

item is highlighted.

Goes to destination input menu for

navigation.

Goes to navigation map.

Press once: opens the previous dis‐

play.

Press and hold: open the menus used

last.

Goes to the Options menu.

2. Press the Controller.

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Dynamic contents

Entering letters and numbers

You can display dynamic contents within the

menu items. The contents of the menu items

update automatically, e.g., the active destination

guidance in the navigation.

Input

1. Turn the Controller: select letter or number.

2.

: confirm entry.

Via iDrive:

Deleting

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Contents of main menu"

Icon Function

Press the Controller: delete letter or num‐

ber.

Changing between displays

After a menu item is selected, for instance

"iDrive settings", a new display appears.

Hold the Controller down: delete all let‐

ters or numbers.

▷ Tilt the Controller to the left.

The current display closes and the previous

display is shown.

Using alphabetical lists

For alphabetical lists with more than 30 entries,

the letters for which there is an entry are dis‐

played at the left edge.

▷

Press the button.

The previous display re-opens.

▷ Tilt the Controller to the right.

The new display opens.

1. Turn the Controller to the left or right quickly.

All letters for which there are entries are dis‐

played on the left edge.

An arrow indicates that additional displays can be

opened.

2. Select the first letter of the desired entry.

The first entry of the selected letter is dis‐

played.

Opening recently used menus

Press and hold this button.

Touchpad

The recently used menus are displayed.

General information

Going to the Options menu

Some of the iDrive functions can be operated

with the touchpad of the Controller, depending

on the equipment version.

Press the button.

The "Options" menu is displayed.

The menu consists of various areas, for instance:

▷ "Split screen": screen settings.

Selecting functions

Via iDrive:

▷ "Media/Radio": control options for the se‐

lected main menu.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Touchpad"

▷ "Save station": if applicable, further control

options for the selected menu.

4. Select the desired setting:

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▷ "Speller": enter letters and numbers.

▷ "Map": use the map.

Function

Operation

Move map.

Swipe in the appropriate di‐

rection.

▷ "Search fields": to write letters without se‐

lecting the list field.

Enlarge/shrink

map.

Drag in or out on the touch‐

pad with fingers.

▷ "Audio feedback": pronounces entered

letters and numbers.

Display menu.

Tap once.

Entering letters and numbers

▷ The system distinguishes between upper

and lower-case letters and numbers. To

make entries, you may need to change be‐

tween upper and lower-case letters, numbers

and characters, refer to page 38.

Programmable memory

buttons

General information

▷ Enter characters as they are displayed on the

Control Display.

The iDrive functions can be stored on the pro‐

grammable memory buttons and called up di‐

rectly, for instance radio stations, navigation des‐

tinations, phone numbers and menu entries.

▷ Always enter associated characters, such as

accents or periods so that the letter can be

clearly recognized. The set language deter‐

mines what input is possible. Where neces‐

sary, enter special characters via the Control‐

ler.

Settings are stored for the driver profile currently

used.

Storing a function

1. Select function via iDrive.

Entering special characters

Input

Operation

2.

Press and hold the desired button

until a signal sounds.

Delete a charac‐ Swipe to the left on the

ter.

touchpad.

Executing a function

Enter a blank

space.

Swipe to the right in the

center of the touchpad.

Press the button.

Enter a hyphen. Swipe to the right in the up‐

per area of the touchpad.

The function will work immediately. This means,

for instance that the number is dialed when a

phone number is selected.

Enter an under‐ Swipe to the right in the

score.

lower area of the touchpad.

Displaying the key assignment

Touch buttons with finger. Do not wear gloves or

use objects.

Using the map

The map in the navigation system can be moved

via the touchpad.

The assignment of the buttons is displayed in

the upper area of the Control Display.

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Deleting the button assignments

1. Press buttons 1 and 8 simultaneously for ap‐

prox. 5 seconds.

2. "OK"

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Voice activation system

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Voice activation system

Vehicle features and options

Using the voice activation

system

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Activating the voice control system

1.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

2. Wait for the signal.

3. Say the command.

This icon indicates that the voice control

system is active.

Concept

No other commands may be available. In this

case, operate the function via iDrive.

Most functions displayed on the Control Display

can be operated by voice commands via the

voice activation system. The system supports

you with announcements during input.

Terminating the voice control system

Press the button on the steering wheel

or ›Cancel‹.

General information

Possible commands

▷ Functions that can only be used when the ve‐

hicle is stationary can only be operated via

the voice activation system to a limited ex‐

tent.

General information

Most menu items on the Control Display can be

spoken as commands.

▷ The system uses a special microphone on

the driver's side.

Commands from other menus can also be spo‐

ken.

▷ ›...‹ in the Owner's Manual denotes verbal in‐

structions to use with the voice activation

system.

You can also select list entries such as phone list

entries via voice activation. Read these list en‐

tries out loud exactly as they are shown in the re‐

spective list.

Functional requirements

Displaying possible commands

The following is displayed in the top area of the

Control Display:

▷ A language must be set via iDrive that is sup‐

ported by the voice activation system. To set

the language, refer to page 45.

▷ Some possible commands for the current

menu.

▷ Always say commands in the language of the

voice activation system.

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▷ Some possible commands from other me‐

nus.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

▷ Status of the voice recognition.

▷

Encrypted connection is not available.

4. "Speech mode:"

5. Select the desired setting.

Example: going to the sound settings

The commands of the menu items are spoken

just as they are selected via the Controller.

Speaking during voice output

It is possible to answer during inquiries of the

voice activation system. The function can be de‐

activated if inquiries are often undesirably inter‐

rupted, for instance due to background noise or

conversations in the vehicle.

1. Switch on the Entertainment sound output, if

needed.

2.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

Via iDrive:

3. ›Media and radio‹

4. ›Tone‹

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Help on the voice activation system

4. "Speaking during voice output"

▷ ›General information on voice control‹: have

information on the operating principle of the

voice activation system read out loud.

Online speech processing

▷ ›Help‹: have help for the current menu read

out loud.

Online speech processing provides a dictation

function, a natural method of destinations input

and improves the quality of voice recognition. To

use the functions, data is transmitted to a service

provider via an encrypted connection and stored

locally there.

Information for Emergency Requests

Do not use the voice activation system to initiate

an Emergency Request. In stressful situations,

the voice and vocal pitch can change. This can

unnecessarily delay the establishment of a tele‐

phone connection.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Language"

Instead, use the SOS button, refer to page 252,

close to the interior mirror.

4. "Server speech recognition"

Settings

Adjusting the volume

Turn the volume button during the spoken in‐

structions until the desired volume is set.

Setting the voice control

▷ The volume remains constant even if the vol‐

ume of other audio sources is changed.

You can set the system to use standard dialog or

a short version.

▷ The volume is stored for the driver profile

currently used.

The short version of the voice control plays back

short messages in abbreviated form.

Via iDrive:

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General information

Some of the functions are limited in the vehicle

to prevent any impairment of safety while driving.

System limits

▷ Certain noises can be detected and may lead

to problems. Keep the doors, windows, and

glass sunroof closed.

Functional requirements

▷ Noises from the front passenger or the rear

seat bench can impair the system. Avoid

making other noise in the vehicle while

speaking.

▷ Connected Voice Services purchased via

ConnectedDrive Store.

▷ Same ConnectedDrive account used in the

vehicle and in the BMW Connected app.

▷ Major language dialects can cause problems

with the voice recognition feature. Speak loud

and clear.

▷ Vehicle added in the BMW Connected app.

▷ Third-party account and BMW account are

linked in the BMW Connected app.

▷ Smartphone connected to the vehicle via

Bluetooth.

Using the voice activation

system of the smartphone

Activation in the BMW Connected

app

Third-party assistants are set up in the BMW

Connected app.

A smartphone connected to the vehicle can be

used via voice control.

Activate voice command response on the smart‐

phone for this purpose.

Follow the instructions in the app.

1.

2.

Press and hold the button on the

steering wheel for approx. 3 seconds.

Activation in the vehicle

An authorization for the use of the voice assistant

is required every time before starting a trip.

Voice command response is activated on the

smartphone.

1. Authorizing voice assistants from third-party

providers:

Release the button.

▷ Connect the smartphone to the vehicle

via Bluetooth.

If activation is successful, a confirmation ap‐

pears on the Control Display.

▷ Selects appropriate driver profile, refer to

page 74.

If it was not possible to activate voice command

response, the list of Bluetooth devices appears

on the Control Display.

2.

Press the button on the steering

wheel.

3. Wait for the signal.

Voice assistants from third-

party providers

4. Say the specific activation word of the third-

party provider and the desired command.

Information about the active function is dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Concept

Some third-party providers provide digital voice

assistants. Supported voice assistants can be

used in the vehicle.

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Malfunction

In case of a malfunction, switch off the engine

and start the engine again.

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General settings

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General settings

Setting the time

Via iDrive:

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time:"

5. Turn the Controller until the desired hours are

displayed.

6. Press the Controller.

7. Turn the Controller until the desired minutes

are displayed.

Language

8. Press the Controller.

Setting the language

Via iDrive:

Setting the time format

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time format:"

3. If necessary, "Language"

4. "Language:"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Time

Automatic time setting

Depending on your vehicle's optional features,

the time, date and, if needed, the time zone are

updated automatically.

Setting the time zone

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Via iDrive:

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Time zone:"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Automatic time setting"

5. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

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Date

Activating/deactivating the

display of the current vehicle

position

Setting the date

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Date:"

Concept

If vehicle tracking has been activated, the current

vehicle position can be displayed in the BMW

Connected app or in the ConnectedDrive cus‐

tomer portal.

5. Turn the Controller until the desired day is

displayed.

Activating/deactivating

Via iDrive:

6. Press the Controller.

7. Make the settings for the month and year.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "Vehicle settings"

3. "Data privacy"

Setting the date format

Via iDrive:

4. "Vehicle tracking"

5. Select the desired setting.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Date and time"

4. "Date format:"

Activating/deactivating pop-ups

5. Select the desired setting.

For some functions, pop-ups are displayed auto‐

matically on the Control Display. Some of these

pop-ups can be activated or deactivated.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Via iDrive:

Setting the units of

measurement

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Pop-ups"

You can set the units of measurement for some

values, for example, consumption, distances and

temperature.

4. Select the desired setting.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Control Display

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Units"

Brightness

Via iDrive:

4. Select the desired menu item.

5. Select the desired setting.

1. "My Vehicle"

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

2. "iDrive settings"

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3. "Displays"

Messages are additionally displayed in the status

field.

4. "Control display"

5. "Brightness at night"

Retrieving messages

Via iDrive:

6. Turn the Controller until the desired bright‐

ness is set.

1. "Notifications"

7. Press the Controller.

2. Select the desired notification.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

The menu in which the notification is displayed

will open.

Depending on the light conditions, the bright‐

ness settings may not be clearly visible.

Deleting messages

All messages, except Check Control messages

or messages from the vehicle manufacturer, can

be deleted from the list.

Selecting the contents of the main

menu

You can select the displayed contents for some

menu items in the main menu.

Check Control messages or messages from the

vehicle manufacturer are displayed as long as

they are relevant.

1.

Press the button.

Via iDrive:

2. "Contents of main menu"

1. "Notifications"

3. Select the desired menu and the desired

content.

2. Select the desired message.

The setting is stored for the driver profile cur‐

rently used.

3.

Press the button.

4. "Delete this notification" or "Delete all

notifications"

Messages

Settings

The following settings can be adjusted:

Concept

The menu centrally displays all messages arriv‐

ing in the vehicle in list form.

▷ Select the applications, from which mes‐

sages will be permitted.

▷ Sort the messages according to date or prior‐

ity.

General information

The following messages can be displayed:

Via iDrive:

▷ Traffic messages.

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ Communication messages, for example e-

mails, SMS text messages or reminders.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Notifications"

▷ Messages from, e.g., the Concierge service

or the BMW Connected app.

4. Select the desired setting.

▷ Check Control messages.

▷ Messages on service notifications.

▷ Messages from the vehicle manufacturer.

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▷ Phone book.

Data protection

▷ Online data, for instance Favorites, cookies.

▷ Office data, for instance voice memos.

▷ Login accounts.

Data transfer

Concept

Altogether, the deletion of the data can take up

to 15 minutes.

The vehicle offers different functions, whose use

requires a data transfer to BMW or a service pro‐

vider. The data transfer can be deactivated for

some functions.

Functional requirement

Data can only be deleted while stationary.

General information

Deleting data

With data transfer deactivated, the respective

function cannot be used.

Note and follow the instructions on the Control

Display.

Only make these settings while stationary.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

Activating/deactivating

Follow the instructions on the Control Display.

Via iDrive:

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Data privacy"

4. "Delete personal data"

5. "Delete personal data"

6. "OK"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Data privacy"

7. Exit and lock the vehicle.

4. Select the desired setting.

The deletion process takes 15 minutes to com‐

plete.

Deleting personal 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.

If not all data was deleted, repeat the deletion.

Canceling deletion

Switch on the drive-ready state to cancel dele‐

tion of the data.

Connections

General information

Depending on the equipment package, the fol‐

lowing data can be deleted:

Concept

Various connection types are available for using

mobile devices in the vehicle. The connection

type to select depends on the mobile device and

the desired function.

▷ Driver profile settings.

▷ Stored radio stations.

▷ Stored programmable memory buttons.

▷ Travel and trip computer information.

▷ Music collection.

▷ Navigation, for instance stored destinations.

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General information

Safety information

The following overview shows possible functions

and the suitable connection types for them. The

scope of functions depends on the mobile de‐

vice.

Warning

Operating the integrated information systems

and communication devices while driving can

distract from traffic. It is possible to lose control

of the vehicle. There is a risk of accident. Only

use the systems or devices when the traffic sit‐

uation allows. As warranted, stop and use the

systems and devices while the vehicle is sta‐

tionary.

Function

Connection

type

Making calls via the hands-free

system.

Bluetooth.

Using phone functions via iDrive.

Using the smartphone Office

functions.

Compatible devices

General information

Playing music from the smart‐

phone or the audio player.

Bluetooth or

USB.

Using compatible apps via

iDrive.

Bluetooth or

USB.

Information on mobile devices compatible with

the vehicle can be found at

bluetooth.

USB storage device:

USB.

Malfunctions may occur with devices not listed

or deviating software versions.

Exporting and importing driver

profiles.

Performing software updates.

Displaying the vehicle identification

number and software part number

When looking for compatible devices, you may

have to state the vehicle identification number

and the software part number. These numbers

can be displayed in the vehicle.

Exporting and importing stored

trips.

Playing music.

Playing videos from the smart‐

phone or the USB device.

USB.

Via iDrive:

Using the vehicle Internet ac‐

cess.

Internet hot‐

spot.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Using Apple CarPlay apps via

iDrive and voice operation.

Bluetooth

and WLAN.

The following connection types require one-time

pairing with the vehicle:

5. "Bluetooth® info"

6. "System information"

▷ Bluetooth.

A software update, refer to page 55, can be

performed, if needed.

▷ Internet hotspot.

Paired devices are automatically recognized later

on and connected to the vehicle.

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General settings

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Activate function to show the contact pic‐

tures.

Bluetooth connection

Functional requirements

▷ "Apple CarPlay"

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 49, with

Bluetooth interface.

Activate the function to use Apple Car‐

Play.

▷ The vehicle key is in the vehicle.

▷ The device is ready for operation.

Pairing the mobile device with the vehicle

Via iDrive:

▷ Bluetooth is activated on the device and in

the vehicle, refer to page 50.

1. "My Vehicle"

▷ Bluetooth presettings, such as visibility, may

be required on the device; refer to the own‐

er's manual of the device.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

5. Select the functions for which the device will

be used:

Switching on Bluetooth

Via iDrive:

▷

"Telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

"Apple CarPlay"

The vehicle's Bluetooth name is displayed on

the Control Display.

5. "Bluetooth®"

6. On the mobile device, search for Bluetooth

devices in the vicinity.

Activating/deactivating telephone

functions

To use all supported functions of a mobile

phone, the following functions must be activated

prior to pairing.

The Bluetooth name of the vehicle appears

on the mobile device display.

Select the Bluetooth name of the vehicle.

7. Depending on the mobile device, a control

number is displayed or the control number

must be entered.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

▷ Compare the control number displayed

on the Control Display with the control

number on the display of the device.

Confirm the control number on the device

and on the Control Display.

5. Select the desired setting, e.g.:

▷ "Office"

▷ Enter and confirm the same control num‐

ber on the device and via iDrive.

Activate function to transmit short mes‐

sages, e-mails, calendars, tasks, memos,

and reminders to the vehicle. Costs can

be incurred by transmitting all data to the

vehicle.

The device is connected and displayed in the

device list, refer to page 54.

If connection was not successful: Frequently

Asked Questions, refer to page 51.

▷ "Contact images"

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General settings

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▷ It may not be possible to display telephone

book entries with special characters.

Frequently Asked Questions

All requirements are met and all required steps

were completed in the specified order. Despite

that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐

pected.

▷ It may not be possible to transmit contacts

from social networks.

▷ The number of telephone book entries to be

stored is too high.

In this case, the following explanations can help:

▷ Data volume of the contact too large, for in‐

stance due to stored information such as

memos.

Why could the mobile phone not be paired or

connected?

▷ There are too many Bluetooth devices con‐

nected to the mobile phone or vehicle.

Reduce the data volume of the contact.

▷ A mobile phone can only be connected as

audio source or as telephone.

In the vehicle, delete Bluetooth connections

with other devices.

Configure the mobile phone and connect it

with the telephone or additional phone func‐

tion.

Delete all known Bluetooth connections from

the device list on the mobile phone and start

a new device search.

How can the telephone connection quality be

improved?

▷ The mobile phone is in power-save mode or

has only a limited remaining battery life.

▷ The strength of the Bluetooth signal on the

mobile phone can be adjusted, depending on

the mobile phone.

Charge the mobile phone.

Why does the mobile phone no longer react?

▷ The applications on the mobile phone do not

function anymore.

▷ Insert the mobile phone into the wireless

charging tray.

Switch the mobile phone off and on again.

▷ Adjust the volume of the microphone and

loudspeakers separately.

▷ Too high or too low ambient temperatures for

mobile phone operation.

If all points in this list have been checked and the

required function is still not available, contact the

hotline, a dealer’s service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop.

Do not subject the mobile phone to extreme

ambient temperatures.

Why can telephone functions not be used via

iDrive?

▷ The mobile phone may not be properly con‐

figured, for instance as Bluetooth audio de‐

vice.

USB connection

General information

Connect the mobile phone with the tele‐

phone or additional phone function.

The following mobile devices can be connected

to the USB port:

Why are no or not all telephone book entries dis‐

played or why are they incomplete?

▷ Mobile phones.

▷ Audio devices with USB port, for instance

MP3 players.

▷ Transmission of the telephone book entries is

not yet complete.

▷ USB storage devices.

▷ It is possible that only the telephone book en‐

tries of the mobile phone or the SIM card are

transmitted.

Common file systems are supported. FAT32

and exFAT are the recommended formats.

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A connected USB device will be supplied with

charge current via the USB port if the device

supports this. Follow the maximum charge cur‐

rent of the USB port.

▷ USB memory card readers with multiple slots.

▷ HFS-formatted USB devices.

▷ Devices such as fans or lamps.

The following uses are possible on USB ports

with data transfer:

Functional requirement

Compatible device, refer to page 49, with USB

port.

▷ Exporting and importing driver profiles, refer

to page 74.

▷ Playing music files via USB audio.

▷ Playing videos via USB video.

Connecting the device

Connect the USB device using a suitable adapter

cable to a USB port, refer to page 184.

▷ Loading of software updates, refer to

page 55.

The USB device is displayed in the device list,

refer to page 54.

Follow the following when connecting:

▷ Do not use force when plugging the connec‐

tor into the USB port.

Internet connection

General information

Up to 8 devices can be connected with the Inter‐

net hotspot.

▷ Use a flexible adapter cable.

▷ Protect the USB device against mechanical

damage.

▷ Due to the large number of USB devices

available on the market, it cannot be guaran‐

teed that every device is operable on the ve‐

hicle.

Functional requirements

▷ Compatible device, refer to page 49, with

WLAN interface.

▷ Do not expose USB devices to extreme envi‐

ronmental conditions, such as very high tem‐

peratures; refer to the owner's manual of the

device.

▷ ConnectedDrive contract.

▷ Data contract with a service provider.

▷ WLAN activated on the device.

▷ Internet hotspot activated in the vehicle.

▷ Standby state is switched on.

▷ Due to the many different compression tech‐

niques, proper playback of the media stored

on the USB device cannot be guaranteed in

all cases.

Activating the Internet hotspot

Via iDrive:

▷ To ensure proper transmission of the stored

data, do not charge a USB device via the on‐

board socket, when it is connected to the

USB port.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

▷ Depending on how the USB device is being

used, settings may be required on the USB

storage device, refer to the owner's manual of

the device.

5. "Internet hotspot"

Not compatible USB devices:

▷ USB hard drives.

▷ USB hubs.

Connecting a device to the Internet

hotspot

Via iDrive:

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General settings

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Apple CarPlay preparation

Concept

CarPlay allows certain functions of a compatible

Apple iPhone to be used via Siri voice operation

and iDrive.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Connect new device"

5.

"Internet hotspot"

Hotspot name and hotspot code are dis‐

played on the Control Display.

Functional requirements

6. Search for WLAN networks on the device.

Select network name on the device.

▷ Compatible iPhone, refer to page 49.

iPhone 5 or later with iOS 7.1 or later.

▷ Corresponding mobile contract.

7. Enter hotspot code on the device and con‐

nect.

▷ Bluetooth, WLAN, and Siri voice operation

are activated on the iPhone.

You will need to purchase data volume from a

service provider when you first connect to the In‐

ternet via the Internet hotspot.

▷ If necessary, the setting for mobile data must

be activated on the iPhone.

All devices connected via the Internet hotspot

use this data volume.

▷ Booking the ConnectedDrive service: Apple

CarPlay preparation.

If necessary, data volume can be purchased from

the ConnectedDrive Store.

Switching on Bluetooth and CarPlay

Via iDrive:

Settings

1. "My Vehicle"

The network name and hotspot code can be

changed. In addition, the network name can be

hidden so that it cannot be found by other devi‐

ces.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

Via iDrive:

5. Select the following settings:

▷ "Bluetooth®"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

▷ "Apple CarPlay"

Pairing the iPhone with CarPlay

Pair the iPhone with the vehicle via Bluetooth, re‐

fer to page 50.

4.

5.

Press the button.

▷ "Change hotspot key"

Enter the desired hotspot code.

▷ "Change hotspot name"

Enter the desired network name.

▷ "Hide hotspot"

Select CarPlay as the function:

"Apple CarPlay"

The iPhone is connected to the vehicle and dis‐

played in the device list, refer to page 54.

Activate or deactivate the function.

Operation

6. Confirm the entry of the hotspot code or net‐

work name:

For more information, refer to the Integrated

Owner's Manual or the Owner's Manual for Navi‐

gation, Entertainment, Communication.

Select the icon.

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General settings

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A icon indicates, for which function a device is

used.

Frequently Asked Questions

All requirements are met and all required steps

were completed in the specified order. Despite

that, the mobile device does not function as ex‐

pected.

Icon

Function

"Telephone"

In this case, the following explanations can help:

"Additional telephone"

"Bluetooth® audio"

"Apps"

The iPhone has already been paired with Apple

CarPlay. When a new connection is established,

CarPlay can no longer be selected.

▷ Delete the iPhone concerned from the device

list.

"Internet hotspot"

▷ On the iPhone, delete the vehicle concerned

from the list of stored vehicles under Blue‐

tooth and under WLAN.

Configuring the device

Functions can be activated or deactivated for

paired and connected devices.

▷ Pair the iPhone as a new device.

Via iDrive:

If the steps listed have been carried out and the

required function is still not available: contact the

hotline, a dealer's service center or another quali‐

fied service center or repair shop.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select the desired device.

5. Select the desired setting.

Managing mobile devices

General information

▷ After one-time pairing, the devices are auto‐

matically recognized and reconnected when

standby state is switched on.

If a function is assigned to a device, the function

will be deactivated where appropriate for a de‐

vice that is already connected and the device will

be disconnected.

▷ The data stored on the SIM card or in the

mobile phone are transferred to the vehicle

after recognition.

Disconnecting the device

The device's connection to the vehicle is discon‐

nected.

▷ For some devices, certain settings may be

necessary, for instance authorization, see

owner's manual of the device.

The device remains paired and can be con‐

nected again, refer to page 54.

Via iDrive:

Displaying the device list

All devices paired or connected with the vehicle

are displayed in the device list.

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

5. "Disconnect device"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

Connecting the device

A disconnected device can be reconnected.

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General settings

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Via iDrive:

of the supported devices. The vehicle is kept up-

to-date via regular vehicle software updates.

1. "My Vehicle"

Updates and related current information is availa‐

ble at

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Connect device"

Displaying the version of the installed

software

The software version installed in the vehicle is

displayed.

The functions that were assigned to the device

before disconnecting are assigned to the device

when it is reconnected. The functions may be

deactivated on a device already connected.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Show current version"

Deleting the device

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

If an update has been carried out before, select

the desired version to display additional informa‐

tion.

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. Select device.

5. "Delete device"

Updating software via USB

The software may only be updated when the ve‐

hicle is stationary.

The device is disconnected and removed from

the device list.

Via iDrive:

Swapping the telephone and additional

telephone

1. Store the file for the software update in the

main folder of a USB device.

If two mobile phones are connected to the vehi‐

cle, the functions of the telephone and additional

telephone can be switched.

2. Connect the USB stick at a USB port, refer to

page 184.

3. "My Vehicle"

Via iDrive:

4. "iDrive settings"

5. "Software update"

6. "Update software"

7. "USB"

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Mobile devices"

4. "Settings"

8. "Install software"

9. "OK"

5. "Swap telephone/additional tel."

10.Wait for the update to complete.

11.Confirm system restart.

Software update

General information

The vehicle supports a large number of mobile

devices, for example mobile phones and MP3

players. Software updates are available for many

Restoring the software version

You can restore the software to the version prior

to the last update or to its factory settings.

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General settings

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The software may only be restored when the ve‐

hicle is stationary.

Via iDrive:

1. "My Vehicle"

2. "iDrive settings"

3. "Software update"

4. "Restore software"

5.

▷ "Previous version"

The previous software version is restored.

▷ "Default software settings"

The first software version is restored.

6. "Remove software"

7. "OK"

8. Wait for restore.

9. Confirm system restart.

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Owner's Manual media

AT A GLANCE

Owner's Manual media

Vehicle features and options

Integrated Owner's Manual in

the vehicle

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

Concept

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.

Selecting the Owner's Manual

1.

Press the button.

General information

2. "My Vehicle"

3. "Owner's Manual"

You can use the following media formats to call

up the content in the Owner's Manual:

4. Select the desired method of accessing the

contents.

▷ Printed Owner's Manual, refer to page 57.

▷ Integrated Owner's Manual in the vehicle, re‐

fer to page 57.

Scrolling through the Owner's Manual

Turn the Controller, until the next or previous

contents are displayed.

Printed Owner's Manual

Context help

Concept

General information

The printed Owner's Manual describes all stand‐

ard, country-specific, and optional features of‐

fered with the series.

The section of the Owner's Manual relating to

the function that is currently selected can be dis‐

played directly.

General information

The Owner's Manual for Navigation, Entertain‐

ment, and Communication can be obtained as a

printed book from the service center.

Opening via iDrive

Change directly to the Options menu from the

function on the Control Display:

1.

Press the button.

Supplementary Owner's Manuals

2. "Owner's Manual"

Also follow the Supplementary Owner's Manuals,

which are included in addition to the onboard lit‐

erature.

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Owner's Manual media

AT A GLANCE

Opening when a Check Control message

is displayed

Directly from the Check Control message on the

Control Display:

"Owner's Manual"

Changing between a function and the

Owner's Manual

To switch from a function, for instance radio, to

the Owner's Manual on the Control Display and

to alternate between the two displays:

1.

Press the button.

2. "Owner's Manual"

3. Select the desired page in the Owner's

Manual.

4.

5.

Press the button again to return to the

last displayed function.

Press the button to return to the page

of the Owner's Manual displayed last.

To alternate continuously between the last dis‐

played function and the last displayed page of

the Owner's Manual, repeat steps 4 & 5. Opens

a new display every time.

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BMW eDRIVE

AT A GLANCE

BMW eDRIVE

Overview

Vehicle features and options

This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐

cific and optional features offered with the series.

It also describes features and functions that are

not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due

to the selected options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐

tems. When using these functions and systems,

the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐

served.

1

2

3

4

5

Vehicle battery

Fuel filler flap

BMW eDRIVE

High-voltage battery

Charging socket

Drive unit

Special features of the BMW i

High-voltage system

Concept

This BMW i is an electric vehicle. The vehicle

features a high-voltage system that consists of

an electric motor and a high-voltage battery

among other things.

The vehicle can be operated emissions free us‐

ing its electrical drive system.

The special high-voltage battery supplies the

electric motor as well as the comfort features

with power.

Optionally, the vehicle has a combustion engine

that generates electrical energy via a generator

and thereby increases the range. This combus‐

tion engine is called the Range Extender.

The high-voltage battery is charged via a charg‐

ing cable, for instance when parked or while driv‐

ing utilizing energy recovery.

Carbon body

The vehicle consists of the functional units:

The vehicle can be charged very rapidly at spe‐

cial charging stations. Charging is also possible

at household power sockets.

▷ Drive module of aluminum.

On the go, the energy recovery ensures that only

little energy is lost when braking.

▷ Life module of carbon fiber reinforced plastic,

CFRP.

When the vehicle decelerates, the electric motor

acts as a generator and converts the kinetic en‐

ergy released into electric current.

This partially recharges the high-voltage battery

to increase the range.

An optional Range Extender can supply the drive

system with power and thus increase the range

of the vehicle.

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BMW eDRIVE

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Sensible driving and early speed reduction are

important to make full use of the energy recovery

feature.

Functions

Electric driving: eDRIVE

The vehicle is powered exclusively by the electric

motor. The accelerator pedal can be used not

just for acceleration, but also for deceleration.

When the vehicle decelerates, the electric motor

acts as a generator and charges the high-voltage

battery. With a sensible driving style, this function

can be used for especially efficient energy recov‐

ery and comfortable driving, using just the accel‐

erator pedal.

Display

The eDRIVE displays, refer to page 111, provide

information about the current state of the drive

and visualize the system's use in a diagram.

Maximize energy-saving driving and

range

Energy-saving driving is the basic prerequisite for

as large a range as possible. eDRIVE provides

various functions that assist with an energy-sav‐

ing driving style and help to monitor the range,

and if needed, to increase it. The following de‐

scriptions provide an overview of the available

functions and the personal measures.

Acoustic pedestrian protection

Depending on the country-specific version, the

system generates a continuous driving noise

during electric driving at low speeds.

Coasting

Before driving

An especially efficient operating point is so-

called coasting. In this case, the vehicle is decel‐

erated only by driving resistance and no energy

flows between high-voltage battery and electric

motor. In order to coast, depress the accelerator

pedal far enough that the mark in the instrument

cluster, refer to page 110, is exactly in the cen‐

ter.

eDRIVE allows use of the air conditioner even

before driving off. The stationary climate control,

refer to page 176, provides more range than us‐

ing full air conditioning while driving.

Parked vehicle ventilation during the charging

process can provide maximum range when driv‐

ing off.

Energy recovery: CHARGE

The high-voltage battery is charged while driving

through energy recovery.

Trip planning and special functions of the

navigation system

Several special functions of the navigation sys‐

tem support trip planning taking into account the

electric range:

The electric motor acts as a generator and con‐

verts the kinetic energy of the vehicle into electri‐

cal energy.

▷ Range assistant, refer to Integrated Owner's

Manual, checks whether an entered naviga‐

tion destination can be reached. If the range

is not sufficient, various recommendations to

help increase the range are displayed auto‐

matically, for instance an alternative ECO

PRO route is displayed.

Charging can take place in various situations

while the vehicle is in motion:

▷ As soon as the accelerator pedal is only

slightly depressed.

▷ During vehicle braking.

The mark in the instrument cluster is located

within the CHARGE range.

▷ Range map indicates the action range on the

navigation map, refer to Integrated Owner's

Manual.

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BMW eDRIVE

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▷ Charging assistant under points of interest in

navigation, helps to find and possibly include

a public charging station in the desired route,

refer to Integrated Owner's Manual.

During driving

▷ General driving tips, refer to page 203, for in‐

creasing the range.

▷ Use the eDRIVE system efficiently, refer to

page 196, for an optimized driving style.

▷ ECO PRO Driving style analysis, refer to

page 206, for Driving style analysis.

▷ ECO PRO and ECO PRO+, refer to

page 204, driving mode for increasing the

range.

▷ Display of the consumption history, refer to

page 113.

▷ Display of secondary functions and the po‐

tential range, refer to page 113.

After the trip

▷ Charge vehicle, refer to page 208, and plan

next trip.

▷ Prepare for long downtimes, refer to

page 260.

BMW App

The BMW app provides mobility-based services

and applications.

Safety of the high-voltage system

Follow the information on safety, refer to

page 62.

High-voltage battery, long stationary

periods

Observe the information on vehicle storage and

for longer idle periods, refer to page 260.

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Safety of the high-voltage system

AT A GLANCE

Safety of the high-voltage system

Safety information

Safety of the high-voltage

system

Warning

An unusually high temperature of the high-volt‐

Working on the vehicle

age battery can cause a formation of gas and

smoke. There is an injury hazard or danger to

life. In case of noticeable unusual odor or

smoke formation, refer to the notes for actions

in the event of a message.

DANGER

Improperly performed work, in particular main‐

tenance 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. Have work on

the vehicle, in particular maintenance and re‐

pair, performed by an authorized BMW i deal‐

er’s service center or another qualified service

center or repair shop.

High temperature message

While driving:

A Check Control message is displayed.

During and shortly after the charging process:

Depending on the national-market version: the

vehicle sounds the horn and, if applicable, the

vehicle lighting is blinking.

Contact with water

The high-voltage system is typically safe even in

the following example situations:

Actions in the event of a message

While driving:

▷ Water in the floor area, for instance after a

rainstorm when the window was kept open.

1. Stop immediately.

▷ Vehicle is in water but only up to the allowed

height.

2. Park the vehicle in a safe place.

3. Exit the vehicle.

▷ Fluid escapes in the cargo area.

Monitoring of the high-voltage battery

Principle

4. Establish and keep a sufficient distance to

the vehicle.

5. Alert emergency personnel.

During and shortly after the charging process:

1. If necessary, exit the vehicle.

The temperature in the high-voltage battery is

monitored.

2. Establish and keep a sufficient distance to

the vehicle.

An unusually high temperature in the high-volt‐

age battery is indicated.

3. Alert emergency personnel.

Automatic deactivation

If an accident occurs, the high-voltage system is

switched off automatically to prevent risk of dan‐

ger to occupants and other traffic.

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Safety of the high-voltage system

AT A GLANCE

Read the information on What to do after an ac‐

cident, refer to page 253.

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