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Displays
Driving
READY indicates drive-ready
state.
Drive-ready state
When drive-ready state is
switched on, the light on the
Start/Stop button lights up blue.
General information
When drive-ready state is switched on, the vehi‐
cle is operational.
In addition, a signal sounds.
Drive-ready state in detail
Requirements
All vehicle systems are ready for operation.
Most of the indicator/warning lights in the instru‐
ment cluster light up for a varied length of time.
Activated drive-ready state is the equivalent of a
running engine in conventional vehicles. Deacti‐
vated drive-ready state is equivalent to switching
the engine off.
Driving is possible under the following condi‐
tions:
▷ The high-voltage battery is sufficiently
charged.
To save battery power when parking, switch off
drive-ready state and any unnecessary electrical
consumers:
▷ The driver's door is closed.
▷ Charging cable is detached.
The drive-ready state is switched off automati‐
cally if the driver's safety belt is not buckled
when the driver's door is opened.
Driving
1. Switch on drive-ready state.
2. Apply the brake and engage the selector
lever in position D or R.
Start/Stop button
3. Release the parking brake.
Pressing the Start/Stop button
switches standby state on or off.
4. Depress the accelerator pedal to drive.
Drive-ready state is switched on
when you depress the brake
pedal while pressing the Start/
Stop button.
Accelerator pedal positions
Switching on drive-ready state
1. Close the driver's door.
2. Depress the brake pedal.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.
Drive-ready state is switched on.
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Deceleration
Coasting
Acceleration or constant speed: ePOWER
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The LED on the switch and the indicator light in
the instrument cluster are illuminated.
Engaging the gear
▷ Interlock: the selector lever position P can be
exited only with drive-ready state engaged.
Releasing
▷ Shift lock: with the vehicle stationary, press
on the brake pedal before shifting out of P
or N; otherwise, the shift command will not be
executed.
With drive-ready state switched on:
Press the switch while pressing on the
brake pedal.
▷ Shift lock: before shifting out of P, remove the
charging cable from the vehicle; otherwise,
the shift command will not be executed.
The LED and indicator light go out.
The parking brake is released.
High beams, headlight flasher, turn
signal, roadside parking light
Engaging N, D, R
High beams, headlight flasher
Turn the selector lever in the desired direction.
The selected gear is displayed on the selector
lever.
Press the lever forward or pull it backward.
▷ High beams on, arrow 1.
Engaging P
The high beams light up when the low beams
are switched on.
▷ High beams off/headlight flasher, arrow 2.
Turn signal
Apply brake and press button P.
Parking brake
Setting
▷ On: press the lever past the resistance point.
Pull the switch.
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▷ Off: lightly tap the lever to the resistance
point.
Icon
Function
Low beams.
▷ Triple turn signal activation: lightly tap the
lever up or down.
▷ Brief signaling: press the lever to the resist‐
ance point and hold it there for as long as you
want the turn signal to flash.
Instrument lighting.
Wiper system
Roadside parking light
Switching the wipers on/off and brief wipe
Switching on
To illuminate the vehicle on one side.
▷ On: with standby state switched off, press the
lever either up or down past the resistance
point for approx. 2 seconds.
▷ Normal wiper speed: tap up once.
▷ Off: briefly press the lever to the resistance
point in the opposite direction.
▷ Fast wiper speed: tap up twice or tap once
beyond the resistance point.
Lights and lighting
Light functions
Switching off and brief wipe
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Function
Automatic headlight control.
Cornering light.
Lights off.
Daytime running lights.
Push wiper lever down.
Parking lights.
▷ Brief wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off normal wipe: press down once.
▷ To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
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Rain sensor
Climate control
Activating/deactivating
Air conditioner
Button
Function
Temperature.
Air conditioning.
Press the button on the wiper lever.
Air recirculation mode.
Controls the air flow, manual.
Air distribution: windows.
Set interval or sensitivity of the rain sensor
Air distribution: upper body re‐
gion.
Air distribution: floor area.
Turn the thumbwheel on the wiper lever.
Defrosts and defogs the win‐
dows.
Cleaning the windshield
Rear window defroster.
Automatic climate control
Button
Function
Temperature.
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
Air conditioning.
Maximum cooling.
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Button
Function
1. Tap on the charging socket flap, arrow.
AUTO program.
Automatic air recirculation con‐
trol AUC/recirculated-air mode.
Controls the air flow, manual.
Controls the air distribution
manually.
2. Remove the charging socket lid, arrow.
SYNC program.
Defrosts and defogs the win‐
dow.
Rear window defroster.
Fueling and charging the
vehicle
3. Remove the cover of the charging cable con‐
nector, if needed.
4. Connect the Mode 2 charging cable to the
household socket or the Mode 3 charging ca‐
ble to the port at the AC charging station as
needed.
Charging the vehicle
Connecting
To connect, engage selector lever position P,
deactivate drive-ready state, and unlock the vehi‐
cle. Set the parking brake, if needed.
5. Insert the appropriate charging cable connec‐
tor, and push it in until it engages.
Removing
AC charging: when the charging process is ac‐
tive and the vehicle is locked, the charging cable
is locked. Unlock the vehicle before removing the
cable.
Direct current charging: during the charging
process, the charging cable is locked. When the
charging process is completed, the charging ca‐
ble is automatically unlocked.
If necessary, clean the area between the charg‐
ing socket flap and charging socket, for instance
from snow, before removing it.
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1. Unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key if it is
locked.
2.
Press the button to start the pressure
equalization.
Charging cable is unlocked.
The tank venting status is displayed in the in‐
strument cluster. In rare cases, tank venting
can last several minutes.
2. Press the release button on the handle, ar‐
row 1, and grasp the charging cable at the
gripping areas.
When tank venting has finished, a message is
displayed in the instrument cluster. The fuel
cap is released for opening.
Charging process is interrupted.
3. Open the fuel filler flap.
If it is not possible to open the fuel filler flap
after tank venting, press the button again.
If it is still not possible to open the fuel filler
flap even after pressing the button again, un‐
lock the fuel filler flap manually.
Fuel cap
3. Remove the charging cable from the charg‐
ing socket, arrow 2.
1. Press the rear edge of the fuel filler flap to
open it.
4. Put the charging socket lid back on.
5. Press on the charging socket flap until it en‐
gages.
6. Attach cover of the charging cable connector,
if needed.
7. Disconnect the Mode 2 charging cable from
the household socket or the Mode 3 charging
cable from the port at the AC charging station
as needed.
8. Stow the charging cable.
2. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise.
At a charging station, insert the permanently
installed charging cable in the place provided
for it.
3. Place the fuel cap in the bracket attached to
the fuel filler flap.
Gasoline
Refueling
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
Venting the tank
Refuel only with unleaded gasoline without met‐
allic additives.
Excess pressure may build up in the fuel tank as
a result of gasoline vapors; this pressure is dissi‐
pated before the fuel cap is opened.
Information on the recommended fuel grade can
be found in the Owner's Manual.
The button is located on the driver's floor area.
1. Switch off drive-ready state.
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Wheels and tires
Providing assistance
Tire inflation pressure specifications
Hazard warning flashers
The pressure values for tire sizes approved by
the manufacturer of the vehicle for the vehicle
type are on the driver's side on the rear door.
The button is located in the center console.
Breakdown assistance
After correcting the tire inflation pressure
For run-flat tires: reinitialize run-flat tires.
BMW Roadside Assistance
Via iDrive:
For the Tire Pressure Monitor TPM: reset the
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM.
1. "ConnectedDrive"
2. "BMW Assist"
Checking the tire inflation pressure
Regularly check the tire inflation pressure and
correct it as needed:
3. "BMW i Roadside Assistance"
A voice connection is established to BMW
Roadside Assistance.
▷ At least twice a month.
▷ Before embarking on an extended trip.
ConnectedDrive
Concierge service
Check engine oil level with dipstick
1. Park the vehicle in a level and safe place with
the Range Extender at operating tempera‐
ture.
The BMW Assist Concierge service offers infor‐
mation on events, gas stations or hotels, and
provides phone numbers and addresses. Many
hotels can be booked directly by the BMW Con‐
cierge service. The Concierge service is part of
the optional BMW Assist Response Center.
2. Switch the engine off.
3. Remove the cargo floor panel.
4. Turn the lid counterclockwise and remove.
1. "ConnectedDrive"
2. "Concierge"
5. After approx. 5, minutes, remove the dip stick
and wipe with a lint-free cloth, paper towel or
similar.
Teleservices
Teleservices are services that help to maintain
vehicle mobility.
6. Carefully insert the dipstick up to the stop in
the measuring tube, and pull it back out.
The engine oil level must be between the two
marks of the dipstick.
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Depending on the equipment version, Teleservi‐
ces comprise the following services:
▷ Roadside Assistance.
▷ Teleservice Call.
▷ Automatic Teleservice Call.
▷ Teleservice Report.
▷ Teleservice Battery Guard.
▷ Your dealer’s service center.
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