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

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Wisely Automotive

Wisely Automotive

Күн бұрын

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

Пікірлер: 82
@ONhistoryplus
@ONhistoryplus Жыл бұрын
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!
@blairfalconer915
@blairfalconer915 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip, I'll give that a try next time 👍
@MarkCup70
@MarkCup70 Жыл бұрын
I noticed that but hadn't seen it mentioned anywhere else until now, good spot 😉
@wiselyauto
@wiselyauto Жыл бұрын
Absolutely correct! Pinned your comment so should help others spot it...
@300rivers7
@300rivers7 Жыл бұрын
I love my i3!
@thatevchick
@thatevchick Жыл бұрын
I LOVED my I3 too! I wish i could have kept it
@danielsloan
@danielsloan Жыл бұрын
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!
@thatevchick
@thatevchick Жыл бұрын
I didn't know that either !
@gaz7560
@gaz7560 Жыл бұрын
3.5 years of ownership and I didn’t know about windows rolling down half way. Thanks for the info
@thatevchick
@thatevchick Жыл бұрын
I didn't know either DAMN!
@spiritchaser4337
@spiritchaser4337 Жыл бұрын
All beemers can do that, not just the i3.
@littledole
@littledole 3 ай бұрын
I have a 2019 i3 Rex and I found the door/key menu but don’t see comfort settings. Only all doors or tailgate options. Bummer!
@trick700
@trick700 Жыл бұрын
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! 👍😎
@gap9992
@gap9992 Жыл бұрын
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
@stumbledotcom
@stumbledotcom Жыл бұрын
It’s reliable in as much you’ll reliably get the error when driving directly into the sun. Though based on my experience with a 14, 17, and 21, the system was improved in later model years. I rarely see the error in the 21.
@Skyking6976
@Skyking6976 Жыл бұрын
Wow Martin, you never cease to amaze. I can’t believe there’s still things I didn’t know.
@hawedehre
@hawedehre Жыл бұрын
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.
@AS-um7hu
@AS-um7hu Жыл бұрын
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👍
@angelarodrigues2829
@angelarodrigues2829 Жыл бұрын
Oh meu God. I dammages the bonnet when I was cleaniing the car. Excelent video
@thatevchick
@thatevchick Жыл бұрын
Oh nO!
@RobotoForgoto
@RobotoForgoto Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I learned some stuff there! The interior alarm, mirror tilt and wiper service mode were elusive!
@gregp.7148
@gregp.7148 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for these tips! Most I didn’t know about. Just bought my 2019 i3 a week ago, as my first EV. Love it.
@ardzonneveld1248
@ardzonneveld1248 Жыл бұрын
Great video again, Martin! Please do plan for some more episodes like this one👏🏻
@mattetjus
@mattetjus Жыл бұрын
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*
@jonathantaylor1998
@jonathantaylor1998 Жыл бұрын
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. 😎
@gap9992
@gap9992 8 ай бұрын
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 !
@sngs9565
@sngs9565 Жыл бұрын
Nice...thank you for the review!
@steveemmerson4954
@steveemmerson4954 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Martin, Another informative video which taught me further tips I did not know about. BMW made a brilliant car full of features
@thatevchick
@thatevchick Жыл бұрын
Loved this car when I had it. Great channel and video. Subbed..
@wakkadakkaify
@wakkadakkaify Жыл бұрын
Great video Artur, I knew most of those apart from Comfort access and double click. Very useful!
@mannienicholas3693
@mannienicholas3693 Жыл бұрын
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.
@thatevchick
@thatevchick Жыл бұрын
That is so cool!
@shaun2072
@shaun2072 Ай бұрын
Excellent tips there.
@antonymcneillis
@antonymcneillis Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. 🙏
@CarCounsel
@CarCounsel Жыл бұрын
I have been meaning to research how to switch from smart to dumb cruise control. Thank you!
@blairfalconer915
@blairfalconer915 Жыл бұрын
Great video, especially the point about being able to use regular cruise control if the adaptive doesn't want to work on occasion, I'll be sure to try this next time 👍
@kmusicmagazine
@kmusicmagazine Жыл бұрын
This is actually one of the very few flaws of this great car. When the adaptive one stops, the car actually slows down and breaks. For others cars behind you, the driver in front of them breaks without apparent reason. That could really be dangerous.
@blairfalconer915
@blairfalconer915 Жыл бұрын
I agree, the adaptive cruise control is good when it works though. Had an i3s as a courtesy car recently and that only had the regular cruise control, you certainly notice the difference 👍
@bradlevantis913
@bradlevantis913 Жыл бұрын
Great information. Thank you
@oui.monsieur
@oui.monsieur Жыл бұрын
Last tip is the most important one imo please have more like this video
@rpvitiello
@rpvitiello Жыл бұрын
That would be the first car I know of where the parking brake is also a real emergency brake. Interesting fact!
@cbimage
@cbimage Жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thanks.
@albameireles9170
@albameireles9170 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for video Martin! just purchased an i3 and your videos as being SO SO helpful!
@andrewparkeruk
@andrewparkeruk 11 ай бұрын
Thank you Wisely and Martin
@workineu
@workineu 4 ай бұрын
Awesome channel! Finally I found you) Thanks for tips about i3
@farhadgholamiuk
@farhadgholamiuk Жыл бұрын
Best video so helpful thank you so much dear😊
@justinseabrook1594
@justinseabrook1594 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to do comfort access without using the remote, i.e. from a control inside the car? In a tight garage, you want it to exit the car without rummaging around in pocket for the key in order to activate comfort access/exit.
@Jason-cl8hk
@Jason-cl8hk 6 ай бұрын
Good tips, thanks.
@DigitalDiabloUK
@DigitalDiabloUK Жыл бұрын
I use the wiper service mode if I'm parking in heavy rain. It reduces debris getting caught under the blades.
@snuwayser
@snuwayser 11 ай бұрын
excellent
@johnnygraham8115
@johnnygraham8115 Жыл бұрын
Wiper service mode! Hooray!
@electricosysostenibles
@electricosysostenibles Жыл бұрын
Great video, I would like a video about the Driving Assist Plus and another interesting one would be about the i3 sound system, the differences between the two and possible improvements. Thank you for your work.
@wiselyauto
@wiselyauto Жыл бұрын
These are frequent questions we get, so will try to dedicated time to them soon...
@simonreeves2017
@simonreeves2017 Жыл бұрын
Thanks o much for these tips and tricks. I love my i3, I do have a couple of niggles with the software though, perhaps you know if the following is possible… 1- automatically apply the parking brake when Park and/or Stop is selected? 2- on Start i3 defaults to Comfort drive mode, can it be set to remember the previous drive mode, eg Eco Pro?
@akt4rgtr
@akt4rgtr Жыл бұрын
Hello Martin, Another great video, very informative. Wondering if you guys can do a video on what can cause charging problems on the i3? Recently my i3 started flashing red and gave an error message saying charging cable problem? I thought the charging cable lock was not working properly and replaced it with a new one but still get the error and can't charge the car. Any ideas on what I should check next?
@jaakkoiswatching6437
@jaakkoiswatching6437 Жыл бұрын
The wipers can also be moved by hand to any position after the car has gone to sleep.
@aldra744
@aldra744 Жыл бұрын
Interesting and useful info. Can you please tell more about optional "heat pump" and how to set and operate it in i3, thanks in advance.
@jaakkoiswatching6437
@jaakkoiswatching6437 Жыл бұрын
The heat pump is just a more efficient heater, operated just like the standard one. It does make some noise though, it uses the AC compressor for heating too and the radiator fan humms.
@gazlives
@gazlives Жыл бұрын
how to leave the air con on without being in the on position? sometimes i want the heat on for half hour whilst i'm waiting with no lights or anything.
@CandycaneBeyond
@CandycaneBeyond 9 ай бұрын
I recently had my i3 in shop saying that the diver airbag wasn't working. Is there a recall for the driver side?
@jason277_14
@jason277_14 5 күн бұрын
How do I change the minimum range for the Rex to kick in ?
@georgeskiener7709
@georgeskiener7709 Жыл бұрын
For servicing the wipers, you can also simply open the bonnet
@norm19461
@norm19461 2 ай бұрын
I have owned my i3 18 months and have never heard my alarm go off ,how can I test it to make sure tha it is working ok.
@mrimpulsive1
@mrimpulsive1 Жыл бұрын
two things :1rst ) Is there a way to keep the car on when opening and leaving the car such as a quick stop like ou can do with all other vehicles in the world so you don't have to start again upon entry . 2 ) any common issues that happen that causes car not to come out of park and leaves you stranded . You put car into drive bounce back to park or neutral but will not go anywhere . square around blinking park shows up in the small main screen ? two places seem to suggest since EME shows on on of the many error codes EME . It that was the case I would buy just dont want to buy just to find it related to something else like a parking moduel ? Seems to be popular issues in blogs so maybe good subject for upcoming video :)
@wiselyauto
@wiselyauto Жыл бұрын
1) Not really but there is no harm in the car being turned on/off frequently. 2) We are looking at doing some videos exploring the i3 drivetrain in the near future.
@kenww776
@kenww776 Жыл бұрын
Hi lads, Enjoying the i3 content. Quick question pls about the 60ah battery, Is 15kwh SOH ok for a 2014 model? Thanks.
@wiselyauto
@wiselyauto Жыл бұрын
Sounds about right. Definitely has a bit of degradation but roughly in line with a relatively early car...
@mellow5123
@mellow5123 8 ай бұрын
Is there a way I can turn off all the beeping? It drives me nuts.
@wp168
@wp168 Жыл бұрын
Can you put a number plate with the green badge on REX model in Uk?
@wiselyauto
@wiselyauto Жыл бұрын
Given the REx is officially emits some CO2/km (listed in the V5), the short answer is no - only zero CO2 emission vehicles get the option of the green flash on the plates.
@mamadouaziza2536
@mamadouaziza2536 Жыл бұрын
i wanna know what camera are you using to film this video, it looks amazing!!
@wiselyauto
@wiselyauto Жыл бұрын
We may do a behind the scenes video in the future. 😉
@mamadouaziza2536
@mamadouaziza2536 Жыл бұрын
@@wiselyauto Cool!
@12alocin
@12alocin Жыл бұрын
It seems you need to have a weeks course in all the trickery of this car.
@wiselyauto
@wiselyauto Жыл бұрын
With most modern cars to be honest if you want to get the most of them...
@StuMunro
@StuMunro Жыл бұрын
Instead of messing with service mode for the wipers you can just open the frunk first and lift them off the screen for cleaning.
@bucabrandon
@bucabrandon Жыл бұрын
Interesting, I don’t have the comfort entry option on my US spec car!
@wiselyauto
@wiselyauto Жыл бұрын
Interesting indeed, but given it does not require a dedicated button, it could perhaps be software unlocked (at your own risk)...?
@nigellucas560
@nigellucas560 Жыл бұрын
Ive said before. You do this so well that my wife could follow and learn.
@paulf3353
@paulf3353 Жыл бұрын
Wipers hitting each other on return and corners of wipers going over the plastic trim is a common i3 problem due to this flawed wiper design.
@johnbb99
@johnbb99 Жыл бұрын
I've not experienced this, or ever heard of it. Are you sure your blades are correct for the car?
@paulf3353
@paulf3353 Жыл бұрын
@@johnbb99 You probably didn't look closely, it is on half of i3 I've seen and even dealer said this is normal
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