BMW i3 Terms
This is a directory of terms specifically for the BMW i3. Hopefully it be useful to potential or new owners. Feel free to submit a new term/definition by clicking on the “submit a name” link.
BMW i3
There are currently 58 names in this directory
ACC
Adaptive Cruise Control; Automatically accelerates to your desired speed and decelerates when a slower vehicle is detected in the car's path.
Bimmercode
Modify car settings from your smartphone. This is the easiest way to code your car. Site: http://www.bimmercodeapp.com
CCE
Comfort Charging Electronics; One of two onboard chargers responsible to charge the vehicle's batteries
Coding
Modifying your vehicle settings through mechanisms like an OBD adapter / cable and coding software
CPO
Certified Pre-Owned; Available on used cars sold through BMW dealers, this program extends factory warranties.
Crumple Zone
Area of a car designed to absorb the impact of a collision. The BMW i3 crumple zone is the frunk.
Deka World
A new 2017 basic trim level that includes a combination of dark gray and black cloth, with BMW i blue trim.
Eco-Pro
Driving mode which increases regenerative braking and limits overall vehicle power to extend battery range
Eco-Pro Plus
Eco-Pro+; Driving mode with aggressive regenerative braking, disabled HVAC, and limited top speed to 56 mph (unless ACC is enabled or the gas pedal is stomped) in order to extend battery range.
icar
A wireless (bluetooth or WIFI - WIFI preferably), OBD adapter by VGate. When combined with BimmerCode, this is one of the easiest ways to code your BMW i3.
iDrive
BMW's infotainment system which controls vehicle settings, navigation, media, radio, and more.
kWh
Kilowatt hour; The BMW i3 originally included a 22kWh (60 ah) battery. Starting with the 2017 model, the BMW i3 offers a 33kWh (94 ah) battery for extended range.
L1
Level 1; charging at 120V AC (i.e. standard household electrical outlet) with typical charge times of 13 hours. This is the slowest method of charging.
L3
Not officially defined but commonly referred to as Level 3, rapid charging, DCFC or CCS Combo; commercial high power charging which speeds up typical charge times to 30 minutes
OBD
On-Board Diagnostics; A vehicle diagnostic system which allows technicians to report on vehicle health and allows owners to configure vehicle settings through coding.
Parking Assist
An optional package which includes a rear camera, guides for parking, and guided parallel parking
Regenerative Braking
Converts the car's momentum into electricity to charge the vehicle's battery while braking.
REX
Range Extender. Optional on the BMW i3, this is a small 2.4 gallon gas powered engine which charges the core batteries when needed. The BMW i3 REX engine is located under the trunk.
Rotopax Tank
A small, 2 gallon gas container. While this container fits in the frunk, you should never store this or any other gas container in the trunk as this is the BMW i3's crumple zone (see crumple zone definition).
Side Markers
The bicycle like reflectors located on the front and rear sides of the BMW i3. These are required in the US. The rear reflectors light up.
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