Vehicle Battery - BMW i8 COUPE Owner's Manual

cluding bulb replacement be performed by a
dealer's service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop.
WARNING
Intensive brightness can irritate or damage the
retina of the eye. There is a risk of injury. Do not
look directly into the headlights or other light
sources. Do not remove the LED covers.
Headlight glass
Condensation can form on the inside of the ex‐
ternal lights in cool or humid weather. When driv‐
ing with the lights switched on, the condensation
evaporates after a short time. The headlight
glass does not need to be changed.
If despite driving with the headlights switched on,
increasing humidity forms, for instance water
droplets in the light, have the headlights
checked.

Vehicle battery

The vehicle battery has 12 volts. The battery
supplies the onboard electronics with energy.
Information about the high-voltage system, refer
to page 198.
Maintenance
The battery is maintenance-free.
The added amount of acid is sufficient for the
service life of the battery.
More information about the battery can be re‐
quested from a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
Replacing components
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Replacing the vehicle battery
General information
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you have a dealer's service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop register
the vehicle battery to the vehicle after the battery
has been replaced. Once the battery has been
registered again, all comfort features will be avail‐
able without restriction and any Check Control
messages displayed which relate to comfort fea‐
tures will disappear.
Safety information
NOTE
Vehicle batteries that are not compatible can
damage vehicle systems and impair vehicle
functions. There is a risk of personal and prop‐
erty damage. Only vehicle batteries that are
compatible with your vehicle type should be in‐
stalled in your vehicle. Information on compati‐
ble vehicle batteries is available at your dealer's
service center.
Charging the vehicle battery
General information
Charging a discharged battery, refer to page 206.
Safety information
NOTE
Non-compatible external chargers can damage
the vehicle. There is a risk of personal and
property damage. Only charging devices that
are compatible with your vehicle and that are
below the maximum charge voltage should be
used to charge your vehicle. Information on
compatible chargers is available at your dealer's
service center.
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