BMW i3: 10 Tips & Tricks All Owners Need To Know

Let's be honest, not many of us read user manuals.

However, cars these days are getting more and more sophisticated, so in this video we will show you 10 tips every BMW i3 driver should know about!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Control Windows from The Key
01:24 Disabling the Alarm
01:58 Comfort Entry
03:03 Charge Port Covers Hook
03:24 Automatic Mirror Dipping
04:17 Parking Lights
05:40 3x 12V Sockets
06:13 Wiper Service Mode
07:46 Disabling Adaptive Cruise Control
08:54 Electronic Parking Brake
10:15 Conclusion

[ONhistoryplus]

Great video... BUT you can store the charging bung on the hook of the charger flap without it dangling like on your video. There is a thin lip around the edge of the bung which slots nicely in to the hook on the charging flap. The advantage of doing this is that the charging bung doesn't collect water in the rain!

[gaz]

3.5 years of ownership and I didn’t know about windows rolling down half way. Thanks for the info

[danielsloan]

I had always wondered what would happen if one were to pull up on the parking brake while traveling at speed, and now I know! Thanks!

[trick]

Is there a feature for a slow learner 😂…I’m watching your video over and over…thanks so much for the presentation and production, much appreciated! 👍😎

[gap]

I spent ages trying to find a good used i3 in the colour I wanted with adaptive cruise control. Being a "city car" it seems to be a rare option. Hopefully collecting it next Wednesday. Now you say it's not a very reliable system ! arrgghhhh.
Another very useful video so thanks for posting

[Skyking]

Wow Martin, you never cease to amaze. I can’t believe there’s still things I didn’t know.

[jonathantaylor]

Brilliant, Martin - always find your uploads so very interesting...!
Thanks for going the 'extra mile' to help us i3 owners enjoy these wonderfully quirky, characterful cars even more. 😎

[mattetjus]

Thanks for the wiper tip! Over 2 years of ownership and the thought has struck me so many times that I didn't know how to do that *embarrassed*

[mannienicholas]

The emergency electric brake was very helpful. I knew most of the features except for that one. Mine is the USA spec & is a 17 Rex with the sunroof. It’s only missing the full adaptive cruise control feature.

[AS-umhu]

Although I read the Manual as our Seller gave it to us before we took delivery of our Vehicle I did not notice any of these Features/Tips so this Video was very useful. Nice Greetings from Germany👍

[steveemmerson]

Thank you Martin,
Another informative video which taught me further tips I did not know about.
BMW made a brilliant car full of features

[RobotoForgoto]

Thanks! I learned some stuff there!
The interior alarm, mirror tilt and wiper service mode were elusive!

[ardzonneveld]

Great video again, Martin! Please do plan for some more episodes like this one👏🏻

[hawedehre]

3:20 on the sides of the AC cover there is are latches to attach it to the flap. You don’t need to use the strap.

[gap]

Very useful video! I could not resist trying the emergency braking using the parking brake switch and can confirm that it works really well. Anyone teaching someone to drive in an i3 should know about this function because you can grab the wheel with one hand and apply full braking with the other - it's just like having dual controls !

[CarCounsel]

I have been meaning to research how to switch from smart to dumb cruise control. Thank you!

[gregp.]

Thanks for these tips! Most I didn’t know about. Just bought my 2019 i3 a week ago, as my first EV. Love it.

[wakkadakkaify]

Great video Artur, I knew most of those apart from Comfort access and double click. Very useful!

[angelarodrigues]

Oh meu God. I dammages the bonnet when I was cleaniing the car. Excelent video

[albameireles]

Thanks for video Martin! just purchased an i3 and your videos as being SO SO helpful!