2024 BMW iX Owner’s Manual

2024 BMW iX Owner’s Manual

An innovative and progressive electric SUV, the 2024 BMW iX ushers in a new era of environmentally friendly performance and elegance. The iX, which is a member of BMW’s electrified “i” sub-brand, has an innovative design that combines aerodynamic efficiency with eye-catching style. The iX has an exceptional range and quickness thanks to its cutting-edge electric engine, which is housed beneath its sleek appearance. Sustainable materials, cutting-edge technology, and a roomy interior design characterize the iX’s cabin, offering a window into the direction that electric vehicles are taking. The 2024 BMW iX symbolizes the brand’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, changing the electric vehicle market and raising the bar for performance and luxury that is environmentally conscientious.

Driving

Vehicle Equipment
This chapter describes equipment, systems and functions which are offered or may be offered in future on a model-specific basis, even if they are not included in the vehicle in question.

BMW eDRIVE

Principle
BMW eDRIVE refers to the electric drive technology. The vehicle is equipped with a high-voltage system that consists of two electric motors and a high-voltage battery among other things.

General
The system has the following special features:

• The vehicle is driven emission-free using its electric drivetrain.
• The special high-voltage battery supplies the electric motors and comfort functions with power.
• The high-voltage battery is charged when parked using a charging cable, for example, or when driving by energy recuperation.
• Charging can be carried out particularly quickly at special charging stations. Charging at domestic electric sockets is also possible.
• While driving, energy recuperation ensures that as little energy as possible is lost from braking.
• When the vehicle decelerates, the electric motors act as alternators and convert the kinetic energy released into electric energy. The electrical energy partially recharges the high-voltage battery to increase the range.
• The two electric motors power one axle each. This equips the vehicle with an electrical all-wheel drive.

Overview

1. High-voltage cables, orange
2. High-voltage charging socket
3. Drive unit, rear
4. High-voltage battery
5. Drive unit, front

Functions
Electric driving: eDRIVE The vehicle is driven by electric power. The accelerator pedal can be used for acceleration and deceleration. During deceleration, the electric motors act as alternators and charge the high-voltage battery. When an anticipatory driving style is adopted, this function offers very efficient energy recuperation and the comfort and convenience of driving using only the accelerator.

Energy recuperation: CHARGE
When driving, the high-voltage battery is charged by energy recuperation. The electric motors act as alternators and convert the kinetic energy of the vehicle into electrical energy. The high-voltage battery can be charged while driving in different situations:

• The accelerator pedal is only slightly depressed.
• The accelerator pedal is not depressed.
• The pressure on the accelerator pedal is greatly reduced.
• Displays in the instrument cluster
• The displays in the instrument cluster provide information about the drive system’s current status and illustrate how it is being used.

Energy-saving driving and maximising range

General
Energy-saving driving is the basic prerequisite for as large a range as possible. eDRIVE provides various functions that assist with an energy-saving driving style. The eDRIVE functions assist in controlling the range and increase it, if necessary.

Before a journey
eDRIVE allows pre-conditioning of the vehicle before the start of a journey. The pre-conditioning provides greater range than with complete air conditioning while the vehicle is in motion. Depending on the equipment: a pre-temperature setting while charging ensures that the maximum range is available at the start of the journey.

Journey planning and special functions of the navigation system
The navigation system offers special functions which take the electric range into account when planning a trip:

• The current range can be displayed in the map view of the navigation system.
• When entering a destination, charging stations can be selected as points of interest. The navigation system helps you to find and plan a charging station along the desired route.

When driving

• Activate Efficient Mode to increase the range.
• Observe information on the expected range.
• Observe information on the current driving condition.
• Observe information on the range.
• Observe the notes on driving style.
• Activate adaptive recuperation.
• Observe the notes on the Efficiency Coach.
• Use the battery heat management to prepare the vehicle for an impending charging process.

After driving

• Charge the vehicle and plan the next trip.
• Follow preparations for long stationary periods.
  Service life of the high-voltage battery, long stationary periods and putting the vehicle out of use.

BMW app
The BMW app provides mobility-based services and applications.
Safety of the high-voltage system Follow the information on the safety of the high-voltage system.

Operating noises
Operating noises may arise due to the electrical system. These operating noises can occur in the following situations:

• When the high-voltage battery is being cooled during the charging process.
• When the high-voltage battery is being cooled when the drive-ready state is switched on.
• When climate control is being used.

High-voltage battery, long stationary periods
Follow notes on laying up the vehicle and ex-tended stationary phases.

Start/Stop button

Principle
The drive-ready state is switched on and off by pressing the Start/Stop button.

General
The drive-ready state is switched on by pressing the Start/Stop button with the brake applied. Pressing the Start/Stop button again switches the drive-ready state off again and the standby state is switched on. A drive-ready state cannot be switched on when the charging cable is connected.

Acoustic protection for pedestrians
Depending on the equipment and national-market version, acoustic protection for pedestrians generates continuous driving noise in vehicles with electric or electrically assisted drives.

• With a stationary vehicle and turned on the drive-ready state as soon as the selector lever position P is exited.
• With electric driving up to 30 km/h/20 mph.

A loudspeaker system plays the noise outside the vehicle. As a result, other road users, for example pedestrians or cyclists, can detect the vehicle better.

Drive-ready state in detail

WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can start moving and roll away. There is a risk of an accident. Before leaving the vehicle, secure the vehicle against rolling away. Observe the following to ensure that the vehi-cle is secured against rolling away:

• Apply the parking brake.
• Turn the front wheels towards the curb on an uphill or downhill gradient.
• Additionally secure the vehicle on an uphill or downhill gradient, for example with a chock.

Switching on drive-ready state

1. Close the driver’s door.
2. Press the brake.
3. Press the Start/Stop button.

An acoustic signal sounds. The drive-ready state is switched on.

Display in the instrument cluster
The READY indicator shows that the vehicle is ready to drive.

Starting to drive

Operating requirements
Driving is possible if the following conditions are met:

• The high-voltage battery is sufficiently charged.
• The driver’s door is closed.
• The charging cable is disconnected.

Driving

1. Press the brake.
2. Switch on drive-ready state.
3. Engage selector lever position D, B or R.
4. Drive away by applying the accelerator pedal.

Charge state with widely fluctuating temperatures
If there are significant temperature fluctuations and the charge level of the high-voltage battery is low, it might no longer be possible to start the vehicle for the next trip. Recharge the vehicle in good time if the charge state is low.

Selector lever positions

Display
The engaged selector lever position is shown in the instrument cluster and on the selector lever.

D drive position
Selector lever position for all normal driving.
When the brake pedal is released, the vehicle drives off slowly.

R reverse gear
Only engage the selector lever position R when the vehicle is stationary.

N Neutral
In selector lever position N, the vehicle can be pushed or can roll without a drivetrain, for example in car washes.

P Park
Selector lever position once the vehicle is parked. In selector lever position P, the drive-train is blocked and the parking brake is engaged.
Selector lever position P is automatically engaged in situations such as the following:

• After switching off the drive-ready state when selector lever position D, R or B is engaged.
• While the drive-ready state is switched on and the selector lever position D, R or B is selected, the driver’s seat belt is unfastened, the driver’s door is opened and neither the brake pedal nor the accelerator pedal is pressed.
• When the standby state is switched off.

Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the selector lever position P is engaged and the parking brake is engaged. The vehicle could otherwise start to move.

B drive position with high energy recovery

Principle
Selector lever position B is a drive position with a high recuperation.

General
Selector lever position B offers the following characteristics:

• High level of energy recuperation when the accelerator pedal is released.
• Major deceleration when releasing the accelerator pedal, if necessary to a standstill of the vehicle.
• The vehicle does not drive off when the brake pedal is released.

Engaging selector lever positions
General
Apply the brake until ready to drive off, otherwise the vehicle will move when driving position or reverse gear is selected.

Operating requirements

• The selector lever will only move from position P to another selector lever position if the drive-ready state is switched on and the brake is pressed.
• It may not be possible to move out of selector lever position P until all technical condi-tions are met.
• Before shifting out of selector lever position P, remove the charging cable from the vehi-cle; otherwise, the gearshift request will not be executed.

Engaging selector lever position R, N, D, B

1. Fasten the driver’s seat belt.
2. Tilt or pull the selector lever into the desired direction, past a resistance point, if needed. The selector lever returns to the centre position when released. Changing between selector lever positions D and B: pull the selector lever to D/B.

Engaging selector lever position PPress the key. The transmission lock is engaged and the parking brake is engaged.

When stopping the vehicle

Selector lever position D or R
On uphill gradients, the system prevents the vehicle from rolling against the selected direction of travel and provides assistance when driving off.

Selector lever position B
The system prevents the vehicle from rolling away when it has come to a standstill and the accelerator pedal is not pressed.

Driving off
To drive off, engage a drive position and press the accelerator pedal.
The parking brake is automatically released.

Rolling or pushing the vehicle General
In some situations, the vehicle may need to roll a short distance without a drivetrain, for example in a conveyor car wash, or when being pushed.

Engaging selector lever position N

NOTICE
The selector lever position P is automatically engaged when the standby state is switched off. The wheels are locked. There is a risk of material damage. Do not switch off the standby state if the vehicle is to roll, e.g. in conveyor car washes.

1. Press the brake.
2. Switch on drive-ready state.
3. Engage selector lever position N.
4. Switch off the drive-ready state.
   Standby state then remains switched on and a Check Control message is shown. The vehicle can now roll.

Irrespective of the standby state, selector lever position P is engaged automatically after approximately 35 minutes. If there is a fault, it may not be possible to change the selector lever position. Unlock the parking lock electronically if necessary.

Unlocking the parking lock electronically General
Unlock the transmission lock electronically, e.g. to manoeuvre the vehicle out of a danger area in the event of a fault. Before unlocking the parking lock, secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away, for example with a chock.

Engaging selector lever position N

1. Press the Start/Stop button three times quickly; do not press the brake when doing so.
2. Press the brake.
3. Press the selector lever to position N. A corresponding Check Control message is shown. Position N is displayed on the selector lever.
4. Manoeuvre the vehicle out of danger and then secure it against rolling away.

Switching off drive-ready state
When shutting down the vehicle, electrical sys-tem operating noises may be heard, for exam-ple if the high-voltage battery is being cooled.

After stopping:

1. Apply brake and engage the parking brake.
2. Press the Start/Stop button.
   The READY display is no longer illuminated and an acoustic signal is heard.

Safety information

DANGER
The braking effect of the electric motor may be more powerful than that in a vehicle with an internal combustion engine. A sudden deceleration may result in other road users being obstructed. There is a risk of an accident. Gently release the accelerator pedal. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation and intervene actively if the situation warrants it. During electric driving, pedestrians and other road users might not become aware of the vehicle as they normally would due to the lack of engine noise. There is a risk of acci-dent. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation and intervene actively if the situation warrants it. Without energy recuperation, the braking effect of the electric drivetrain is not available. The vehicle may roll further than usual. There is a risk of an accident. Adapt your driving style to the traffic conditions. Observe the traffic situation and intervene actively if the situation warrants it.

Accelerator pedal positions, displays

1. Deceleration and energy recovery, CHARGE
2. Rolling
3. Acceleration or constant speed: ePOWER

FAQs

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