Top 15 Useful BMW i3 Hidden Features

BMW i3 is a quirky little car and a hidden treasure and today we will have a little fun highlighting some fun and useful hidden features that are specific to the i3 and some that are common on other BMWs as well. This may not be the latest electric vehicle BMW has created, but it sure is the most interesting and innovative of the range; especially for when it came out! Hope you enjoy these easter eggs, tips and tricks and just features you may not have found yourself.

We talk about:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Key/Keyfob Features
01:25 Handy Handle
01:40 Manual Pull Tabs
01:59 Charge Port & Gas Cap Storage
02:13 Telescopic Steering Column
02:34 Turn Signal Cancel
02:56 Follow me home and parking lights
03:25 Skip Neutral
04:02 Power Button
04:16 Shortcut Buttons
04:48 Drift Mode/Hidden Menu
06:00 Extra Power Socket
06:14 Hidden Coat Hander
06:25 Hard Braking/Extra Lights
06:58 REx Emissions Mode
07:51 Dip Stick
08:08 Long Term Storage
08:47 Hidden Features Through Coding/Outro

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[Rick_Retired]

The i3 is a virtual playground of features that nearly broke my mind when I bought my 2017 BEV in Jan/21. And still, I didn't know about that hidden key! At age 75 now It is my forever car. Thanks for the tutorial of little known perks lol.

[rp]

That emissions mode is a winner, first time I heard of it

[bimmerfan]

Great video, straight to the point and fun to watch! Learned some new ones

[Kevski]

I can see a lot of effort has been put into all your videos; not only the filming but the additional graphics for the chapters. I need this for quick access as my memory ain't up to scratch. Talking of which - a few scratches need removing from your i3. Please show us how to do that. Thanx

[lyndonthan]

Great Video. The information you present is concise. Thanks.

[duaneopczynski]

i am considering an i3 and your video is getting me closer to buy one.

[markwadman]

Thank you. I have a 2015 REX and love it. I learned a few new tricks from your video.

[MsCuba]

OMG, I love your video! You taught me things I didn’t know my car had! My BMW i3 Extended Ranger. I love ❤my car!

[MAZENBIRA]

That’s a good information for me as new user

[kosasin]

Awesome video! Can you do a video on how to maintenance? Like oil change, refill coolant and etc. Thanks for the video!

[briandavidofficial]

Dang! This is great. About to program my "hold state of charge" to a number button! And the charger cap spot 😂 Never noticed that

[giulianadonnelly]

Buying a used 2014 i3. Loved this. I’d appreciate any hints on extended range and maximizing electric performance

[nbouemh]

Hey - great videos!! I have a 2018 i3 and love it. I really do miss the remote/iPhone communicative capabilities which were lost when things went from 3G to 5G networks. Do you have any alternatives or suggestions, any other apps that will allow my iPhone to communicate with my car?

[OVER-bENGINEERED]

When you entered the hidden menu, does that display the current battery health, example like the level of battery wear? Yours showed 16kwH and they came with 18.2, 27.2 and 37.9kWh batteries so that's why I thought this might be showing battery health. Thanks for the videos on this neat car!

[peterlachina]

Wow, great video. I have a 2017 Rex and love the advise on the last tip to charge the 12 volt by planning a departure time. I was wondering if you go into into it a bit more indepth in another video or would you consider discussing this further. I wanted to know especially in the winter what I can do if I am away for more the couple of months. Your tip was kinda too short to fully understand. Thanks so much!

[larumpole]

Yes. Please more detail on Sport mode.

[MrSakolphan]

To be clear we don't do emission testing on the extended range motor in Oregon but only pay for the new tags?

[lesp]

This was very useful. Even Russian accent sounds good.

[jennifermcrayde]

We are looking to replace our Prius within the next year or two. I love the i3 and wondering what year model is the best to get? Also, would anyone recommend the IONIQ 5 instead? Thank you!

[MrSakolphan]

Turns signal also turn off by itself after a turn too!