2000 BMW Z8 windshield wipers

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Washer/Wiper system 0 Wipers retracted
1 Intermittent wipe
2 Normal wipe
3 Fast wipe
4 Brief wipe520de026
0 Wipers retracted (home
position) The wipers are partially hidden behind
the hood. To bring the wipers up into
their vertical position (important when
changing the blades, or folding up
when frost is expected):
With the lever in position 1, switch off
the ignition as soon as the wipers come
to a stop.
For changing the wiper blades, refer to
page 128.
Fold the wipers back down onto
the windshield before you turn the
ignition key to position 1 or 2 again. If
you do not, they could be damaged.<1 Intermittent wipe Wiper delay varies automatically,
depending on actual road speed.
2 Normal wiper speedThe wipers automatically revert to inter-
mittent operation when the vehicle is
stationary.3 Fast wiper speedWhen the vehicle is stationary, the
wipers operate at normal speed.

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Washer/Wiper system Rear window defroster 1 Automatic windshield washer
2 Automatic windshield washer/Head-
lamp washers1 Automatic windshield washer The system sprays washer fluid against
the windshield and activates the wipers
for a brief period.
If you only pull the lever briefly, the sys-
tem sprays washer fluid onto the wind-
shield without activating the wipers.520de139
2 Automatic windshield washer/
Headlamp washers Automatic windshield washer and head-
lamp washers are activated. Every time
they are actuated, both the windshield
and the headlamps are cleaned.
Do not use the washers if there
is any danger that the fluid will
freeze on the windshield. If you do so,
your vision could be obscured. Use an
antifreeze agent. Refer to page 108.
Do not use the washers when the reser-
voir is empty. If you do so, the washer
pump could be damaged. automatically when the ignition key is in
position 2.
To activateOnce the hardtop is in place, press the
button: as long as the indicator lamp
remains on, the rear window defroster
continues at high output (rapid thaw).
After the indicator lamp goes out, the
defroster continues operating at re-
duced power for a limited period before
deactivating automatically. To deactivateIf the indicator lamp is still on, press the
button.
The indicator lamp is always
active. The rear window defroster
will not work if the hardtop is not in
place.<520de027

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The onboard tool kit is located under
the luggage compartment's floor panel.
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1 To move the wipers to the fold-out
position:
Turn the ignition on. Set the wiper
lever in position 1 (intermittent set-
ting). Turn the ignition back off during
the wiper-delay pause. The wipers
will then be in a rather vertical position
2 Rotate the wiper arm completely out
from the windshield
3 Position the wiper blade at an angle
and pull the release spring (arrow)
4 Fold the wiper blade down and
unhook it toward the windshield
5 Pull the wiper blade past the wiper
arm toward the top
6 Insert a new wiper blade and press it
in until you hear it click into place. 520de060
Fold the wipers back onto the
windshield before turning the igni-
tion key to position 1 or 2. If you do not,
the wipers could be damaged.<
Use only wiper blades approved
by BMW.<
Onboard tool kit Windshield wiper blades

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Towing
Avoid "off-center" towing. Be sure
that the tow rope is pulled tightly
when the towing vehicle begins to
move.<
The towed vehicle should always
be the lighter of the two vehicles.
If this is not the case, it is no longer
possible to control vehicle response.<
Tow-startingFor instructions on jump starting, refer
to page 143.
Never attempt to use your vehicle to
push another vehicle, since damage to
the energy-absorbing bumpers could
result.
Towing a vehicle1 Put the manual-shift gear lever in
neutral
2 Towing speed:
Max. 45 mph (70 km/h)
3 Towing distance:
Max. 95 miles (150 km)
4 Leave the ignition key at position 1 to
ensure that the brake lamps, turn sig-
nals, horn and windshield wipers
remain operative, and to prevent the
steering lock detent from engaging
5 Switch on the hazard-warning system
(comply with country-specific regula-
tions).
Find some means of identifying the
vehicle in tow, e. g. place a sign or
warning triangle in the rear window.
Make sure that the ignition key re-
mains in position 1 even when the
electrical system has failed to prevent
the steering lock from engaging. The
steering and brakes are without power
assist when the engine is not running.
This means that increased effort is
required for steering and braking.<
Towing with a commercial tow
truck>Do not tow with sling-type equipment
>Use a wheel lift or flat bed equipment
>Please comply with applicable towing
laws.
Never allow passengers to ride in a
towed vehicle for any reason.
Never attach tie-down hooks, chains,
straps, or tow hooks to the tie rods, con-
trol arms, or any other part of the vehicle
suspension. If you do so, severe dam-
age will occur to these components.<520us014

Everything from A to ZTrip odometer60
Trunk lid, refer to luggage
compartment lid35
Trunk lights
bulb replacement134
Turn signal indicator21,56
Turning radius155 U
Uniform Tire Quality
Grading99
Used batteries138 V
Vehicle
starting54
Vehicle battery136,158
Vehicle care
exterior117
interior119
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)113
Vehicle immobilizer29
Vehicle painting117
Vehicle storage122
Vehicle weight156
Ventilation70
draft-free73
Vinyl upholstery, care119
W

Warning lamps18
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet (Canadian
models)114
Washer reservoir, filling108
Washing your car115
Water on roadways
deep water85
Waxing, paintwork118
Weights156
Wheel rims101
Wheelbase155
Wheels and tires101,103
Width155
Wind protector93
Windows
comfort use30
remote control32
Windshield washer nozzle
adjustment108
Windshield washer reservoir,
filling108
Windshield wipers57
blade replacement128
Winter tires101,102
Wiper blade
replacement128
Wiper system57
Work in the engine
compartment104
X
Xenon lamp129,151