Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Mobility
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Cleaning windshield, rear window and
headlamps*
0Wipers retracted
1Cleaning windshield and headlamps
2Rear window wiper intermittent mode
3Cleaning rear window
Do not activate the washer if there is
any danger of the fluid freezing on the
windshield. If you do so, your vision could be
obscured. To avoid freezing, use a washer fluid
antifreeze, refer to Washer fluid. Do not activate
the washer when the washer fluid is empty as
this will damage the washer pump.<
Cleaning windshield
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
The washer jets are automatically heated
whenever the engine is running or the ignition is
switched on.
Cleaning headlamps*
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
Rear window wiper
Rear window wiper in intermittent mode. When
reverse gear is engaged, the wiper operates
continuously.
You can also program the interval:
1.Briefly move the wiper lever from position 0
to position 2.
2.Wait for desired interval; maximum of
30 seconds.3.Move the wiper lever from position 0 to
position 2 again.
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. For
this reason, keep it away from sources of
flame and store it only in its original containers.
Store it so that it is inaccessible to children.
Always follow the instructions for use provided
on the containers.<
Reservoir for washer fluid
Fill with water and, if required, with an antifreeze
additive according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
To maintain the mixing ratio, mix the
washer fluid before adding it to the reser-
voir.<
Capacity
Approx. 3.2 US quarts/3 liters.
With headlamp washer system
* approx.
6.9 quarts/6.5 liters.
Cruise control*
The vehicle maintains and stores the speed
that you set as of a speed of approx. 20 mph/
30 km/h.
You can use cruise control whenever the sys-
tem is active while the engine is running.
On the sports steering wheel
* and M sports
steering wheel
*, the +/– buttons for the cruise
control are on the right side of the steering
wheel.
Everything from A to Z
128 Washer reservoir, refer to
Reservoir for washer fluid41
Waste tray, refer to Ashtray68
Weights116
Wheel/tire combination90
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions115
Wheel bolt, wrench103
Wheel changes, compact
wheel103
Wheels and tires90
Width, refer to
Dimensions115
Windows22
– convenience operation20
– safety switch22
Windshield
– cleaning41
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows60,63
Windshield washer
reservoir41
– capacity, refer to Filling
capacities116
Windshield washer system
– washer/wiper system40
– washer fluid41
Windshield wiper blade
replacement99
Windshield wipers, refer to
Washer/wiper system40
Winter tires90
– changing103
– condition89
– storage90
Wiper blade replacement99
Wiper system40
Working in the engine
compartment92
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to
Onboard tool kit99
X
xDrive49
Xenon headlamp100
– replacing bulbs100
