User Manual - Page 81

For 2015 BMW I8.

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activated and switched into AUTO eDRIVE
mode.
Overview
Activating Max eDRIVE
Press button.
LED lights up: max eDRIVE is activated.
LED goes out: max eDRIVE is deactivated.
Acoustic pedestrian protection
Depending on the country-specific version, the
system generates a continuous driving noise
during electric driving up to approx.
20 mph/30 km/h.
A speaker system broadcasts the noise to the
surroundings.
As a result, other traffic participants, e.g. pe‐
destrians or cyclists, can better perceive the
vehicle.
Switching on/off
Depending on the country-specific version, the
system is automatically active after every driv‐
ing-off or the system can be set on the Control
Display.
1.
"Settings"
2. "Pedestr. Protection"
3. "Activate"
Driving with the combustion
engine: POWER
Depending on the operating state, the com‐
bustion engine is automatically switched on:
Selector lever position Sport is set.
Speed for electric driving is exceeded.
The high-voltage battery has an insuffi‐
cient charge.
High-voltage battery is completely
charged, e.g., when driving downhill.
For improved traction, e.g., on slippery
roads.
During intense accelerations or on inclines.
System-related requirement for hybrid
components.
Adapting to the course of the road when
destination guidance is activated.
When reducing speed, the combustion engine
is switched off when the conditions for electric
driving, refer to page 64, are met.
Assistance for the
combustion engine
Depending on the operating state, the electric
motor provides assistance with additional pro‐
pulsive power.
ASSIST
During normal vehicle operation, the electric
motor assists the combustion engine, depend‐
ing on the situation.
eBOOST
Accelerating quickly, such as when passing,
requires the maximum available power from
the electric motor. To do this, apply extra force
to the accelerator pedal.
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