BMW i8 owners manual page 155

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Seite 139 Things to remember when driving Driving tips for short distances, low to medium speeds and in stop-and-go traffic. SAVE battery SAVE Battery, refer to page 64, conserves the electric range for a later point in time. In this case, the vehicle is driven primarily by the combustion engine. The driving style is efficient as long as the ac‐ECO PRO celerator pedal pointer is within the lower ECO PRO, refer to page 145, supports a driv‐ range highlighted in blue during acceleration ing style that saves on fuel consumption. For and deceleration. this purpose, the engine control and comfort The energy recovery occurs during coasting features, e. g. the climate control output, are and braking and is displayed in the perform‐adjusted. ance display by the accelerator pedal indicator. Discharge of the high-voltage battery The accelerator pedal pointer is within the CHARGE range. Longer idle periods, refer to page 190, can re‐ duce the charging state of the high-voltage Efficient energy recovery: battery. ▷ The accelerator pedal moves to the left within the blue range of the CHARGE dis‐ Do not allow the vehicle to sit idle for ex‐ play, arrow 1. tended periods with a low charging state ▷ The energy use while driving can be opti‐Before storing the vehicle for an extended pe‐ mized by efficient acceleration. riod, check the battery charge indicator to en‐ sure that the high-voltage battery is fully Efficient acceleration: charged. During the idle period, connect the ▷ The accelerator pedal moves to the right vehicle to a charging station at a suitable within the blue range of the eDRIVE dis‐ charging location. If necessary, the high-volt‐ play, arrow 2. age battery will be charged automatically. ▷ Use deceleration during coasting as oftenMake sure that the charging process takes as possible for energy recovery. place. Regularly check the charging state. Don't allow battery charge status to drop too Brake according to traffic and circum‐ low - it will damage the battery.◀ stances Brake in accordance with the traffic conditions, or there is the risk of accident.◀ General driving notes Using drive modes and assistance Closing the tailgate systems Drive with the tailgate closed Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐ Max eDRIVE wise, in the event of an accident or braking and Max eDRIVE, refer to page 64, forces electric evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐ driving. Electric driving is especially efficient 139 Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 960 891 - II/15

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