2014-2015 BMW I3 Service & Repair Manual
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I01 Product Presentation
Contents
1. BMW i Brand......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. BMW i .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2. BMW i3................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.3. Development................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1.4. Production........................................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1.5. Usage.......................................................................................................................................................................................................7
1.1.6. Recycling............................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1.7. The BMW i sub-brand..................................................................................................................................................7
1.1.8. 360° ELECTRIC..................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.1.9. BMW i Technical Training ................................................................................................................................. 12
1.1.10. Repair costs.............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
1.1.11. Mobility services................................................................................................................................................................13
2. Technical Data............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
3. Overview of Body.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2. LifeDrive concept.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.1. Life module................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
3.2.2. Drive module........................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.3. Outer skin concept......................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.4. Door concept........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
3.5. Passenger compartment concept.......................................................................................................................................... 28
3.5.1. Luggage compartment........................................................................................................................................... 29
3.5.2. Seats.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.5.3. Materials......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.6. Equipment specifications..................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.6.1. Giga World...................................................................................................................................................................................31
3.6.2. Tera World....................................................................................................................................................................................31
3.7. Notes on body damage........................................................................................................................................................................... 32
3.7.1. Notes on body damage..........................................................................................................................................32
4. General Vehicle Electrical........................................................................................................................................................................................ 34
4.1. Vehicle electrical system....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.1.1. Bus overview........................................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.1.2. K-CAN................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
4.1.3. Installation locations of control units................................................................................................ 37
4.1.4. Control units............................................................................................................................................................................ 38
4.2. Voltage supply........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42
4.2.1. Overview of the 12 V voltage supply................................................................................................ 42
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4.2.2. Components............................................................................................................................................................................ 43
4.2.3. Terminal control................................................................................................................................................................. 51
4.2.4. Emergency charging................................................................................................................................................... 52
4.2.5. Diagnosis and programming.......................................................................................................................... 52
4.3. Exterior lights........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
4.3.1. Front lights................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
4.3.2. Rear lights.................................................................................................................................................................................... 54
4.4. Wash/wipe system........................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
4.4.1. System components...................................................................................................................................................56
4.4.2. System components...................................................................................................................................................57
4.5. Heating and air-conditioning system................................................................................................................................. 57
4.5.1. System functions............................................................................................................................................................. 57
5. IKT System Overview....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
5.1. System components.................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
5.1.1. Headunits...................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
5.1.2. External devices................................................................................................................................................................. 69
5.1.3. Telephone Systems...................................................................................................................................................... 70
5.1.4. Telematic Communication Box.................................................................................................................. 70
5.1.5. Touch controller................................................................................................................................................................. 71
5.1.6. Speaker Systems............................................................................................................................................................. 71
5.2. Functions........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 71
5.2.1. Display and operating concept.................................................................................................................. 71
5.2.2. BMW i specific navigation................................................................................................................................. 72
5.2.3. BMW ConnectedDrive............................................................................................................................................. 73
6. Chassis and Suspension Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 74
6.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 74
6.1.1. Overview of chassis and suspension............................................................................................... 74
6.2. Wheels................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 75
6.2.1. Wheel sizes................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.3. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)................................................................................................................ 77
6.3.1. Wheel electronics teach-in process................................................................................................... 78
6.3.2. Functional prerequisites........................................................................................................................................ 78
6.3.3. Initializing the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)..................................... 79
6.3.4. Information in Central Information Display ............................................................................ 79
6.3.5. Information in the instrument cluster (KOMBI)................................................................. 82
6.4. Brake...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
6.5. Dynamic handling control systems....................................................................................................................................... 84
6.5.1. Dynamic traction control, DTC................................................................................................................... 84
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7. Overview of Electric Motor.................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
7.1. Components of the electric motor........................................................................................................................................ 85
7.1.1. Electrical machine........................................................................................................................................................... 87
7.1.2. Transmission............................................................................................................................................................................87
7.1.3. Electrical machine electronics.................................................................................................................... 88
7.1.4. High-voltage battery....................................................................................................................................................89
7.2. Role and components of the range extender....................................................................................................... 89
7.3. Power transmission........................................................................................................................................................................................ 90
7.4. Operating strategy of the electric motor...................................................................................................................... 92
7.5. Operating strategy of the range extender in the I01.................................................................................. 93
7.5.1. Overview......................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
7.5.2. Automatic engine start/stop function............................................................................................... 94
7.5.3. Automatic service............................................................................................................................................................ 94
7.6. Refueling with range extender...................................................................................................................................................... 95
8. Charging the High-voltage Battery........................................................................................................................................................ 97
8.1. Introduction................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 97
8.2. Charging plug........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 99
8.3. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment.................................................................................................................................... 99
8.3.1. Mobile solution.............................................................................................................................................................. 100
8.3.2. Fixed charging station........................................................................................................................................101
8.4. Charging status display...................................................................................................................................................................... 103
8.5. Charging in Service mode.............................................................................................................................................................. 105
9. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 107
9.1. Service............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 107
9.2. Maintenance work for range extender......................................................................................................................... 107
10. Assessing the vehicle after an accident...................................................................................................................................108
10.1. Electrical assessment............................................................................................................................................................................ 108
10.2. Visual assessment....................................................................................................................................................................................... 109
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- The 2014-2015 BMW i3 Technical Training Manual is a comprehensive resource developed for dealership technicians, providing in-depth knowledge and training on the innovative features, technology, and engineering of the BMW i3.
- This manual includes detailed modules, clear illustrations, and extensive technical information to empower both professional mechanics and DIY enthusiasts.
- The BMW i3 represents a significant advancement in electric vehicle technology, with unique design features and complex systems that require specialized knowledge for effective servicing and maintenance.
- It offers detailed insights into the vehicle's electrical systems, battery management, drivetrain components, and advanced safety systems, among others.
- Structured into focused sections, each section provides comprehensive information, from basic operations to complex diagnostic and repair procedures, ensuring technicians are well-equipped to service and maintain these advanced electric vehicles.
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