2007 BMW 550I TOURING wiper fluid

Controls
67Reference
At a glance
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Mobility
Wiper system
1Switching on wipers
2Switching off wipers or brief wipe
3Activating/deactivating rain sensor
4Cleaning windshield, headlamps and
BMW Night Vision camera
*
5Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Switching on wipers
Pull the lever upward, arrow1.
The lever automatically returns to its initial posi-
tion when released.
Normal wiper speed
Press once.
The system reverts to operation in the intermit-
tent mode when the vehicle is stationary.
Fast wiper speed
Press twice or press beyond the resistance
point.
The system reverts to normal speed when the
vehicle is stationary.
Rain sensor
The wiper operation is controlled automatically
as a function of the rain intensity. The rain sen-
sor is located on the windshield, directly in front
of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating rain sensor
Press the button, arrow3. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Adjusting rain sensor sensitivity level
Turn the knurled wheel5.
Deactivating rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow3. The LED goes
out.
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash. Failure to
do so could result in damage caused by undes-
ired wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield, headlamps* and
BMW Night Vision camera*
Pull the lever, arrow4.
The system sprays washer fluid against the
windshield and activates the wipers for a brief
period.
With the vehicle lighting switched on, the head-
lamps and the BMW Night Vision camera are
also cleaned simultaneously at suitable inter-
vals.
Do not use the washing mechanisms if
there is any danger that the fluid will
freeze 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 use washing mechanisms when
the washer fluid reservoir is empty, otherwise
you will damage the washer pump.<

Driving
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Windshield washer nozzles
Both windshield washer nozzles are automati-
cally heated with the engine running or the igni-
tion switched on.
Sports Wagon:
Rear window wiper
1Intermittent mode. When reverse gear is
engaged, continuous operation is switched
on automatically
2Cleaning the rear window
Do not use washing mechanisms when
the washer fluid reservoir is empty, other-
wise you will damage the washer pump.<
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable.
Always keep it well away from sparks and
open flames, and store it in tightly closed con-
tainers well out of the reach of children. Always
observe the instructions for use provided on the
containers.<
Filler neck for washer fluid
Only add washer fluid with the engine
cooled down to exclude contact with hot
engine components. Otherwise there is a dan-
ger of fire and to personal safety if the fluid is
spilled. voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze, according to manufacturer's recom-
mendations.
In order to maintain the mixture ratio, mix
the washer fluid before filling.<
Capacity
Sedan:
Approx. 3.2USquarts/3liters, with headlamp
washer system
* approx. 5.3USquarts/5liters.
Sports Wagon: approx. 5.3 US quarts/5 liters.
Cruise control*
The concept
The cruise control is available for use at speeds
of approx. 20 mph/30 km/h and higher. The
vehicle stores and maintains the speed that you
set using the lever mounted on the steering col-
umn. To maintain the specified speed, the sys-
tem brakes if the engine braking effect is not
sufficient on a downhill grade. Speed can drop
on uphill grades if the engine output is insuffi-
cient.
Do not use the cruise control under driv-
ing conditions that do not permit a con-
stant speed, e.g. when driving on winding
roads , in heavy traffic or in poor roa d co nditions
such as snow, rain, ice, and loose road surface.
Otherwise you could loose control of the vehi-
cle and cause an accident.<

Mobility
247Reference
At a glance
Controls
Driving tips
Communications
Navigation
Entertainment
Starting engine
1.Start the engine on the assisting vehicle
and allow it to run at idle for several minutes
at slightly increased speed.
2.Start the engine on the other vehicle in the
usual way.
If the first starting attempt is not successful,
wait a few minutes before another attempt
in order to allow the discharged battery to
recharge.
3.Let the engines run for a few minutes.
4.Disconnect the jumper cables by reversing
the connection sequence.
Check the battery and recharge if necessary.
Never use spray fluids to start the
engine.<
Tow-starting and towing
Observe applicable laws and regulations
for tow-starting and towing.<
Do not transport any passengers other
than the driver in a vehicle that is being
towed.<
Using tow fitting
The screw-on tow-fitting must always be car-
ried in the vehicle. It can be screwed in at the
front or rear of the BMW.
Sedan:
It is located in the toolkit in the luggage com-
partment lid, refer to page234.
Sports Wagon:
It is located in the toolkit behind the left side
panel in the cargo bay, refer to page234.
Use only the tow fitting provided with the
vehicle and screw it all the way in. Use the
tow fitting for towing only on roads. Avoid lateral
loading of the tow fitting, e.g. do not lift the vehi-
cle by the tow fitting. Otherwise damage to the
tow fitting and the vehicle can occur.<
Access to screw thread
Press the arrow symbol on the cover in the
bumper.
Front:
Rear:
Being towed
Make sure that the ignition is switched on,
refer to page60, otherwise the low
beams, tail lamps, turn signals and windshield
wipers would not be available. Do not tow the
vehicle with the rear axle raised, as otherwise
the steering can turn to the left or right. When
the engine is stopped, there is no power assist.
This then requires increased effort for braking
and steering. Active steering is deactivated and
larger steering wheel movements are
required.<
Switch on the hazard warning flashers depend-
ing on the local regulations. If the electrical sys-
tem fails, mark the vehicle to be towed, e.g. with
a sign or warning triangle in the rear window.

Everything from A to Z
270 Hazard warning flashers15
"HDC"92
HDC Hill Descent Control92
"HDC on"92
"HDC on / off"55
"HD radio"174
HD radio, refer to High
Definition Radio174
Head airbags99
Headlamp control,
automatic107
Headlamp flasher66
Headlamps107
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system67
– cleaning tank, refer to
Capacities256
– filler neck for washer
fluid229
– replacing bulbs236
Head Light, refer to Adaptive
Head Light109
Head restraints49
– front head restraints,
active49
– installing49
– removing49
– sitting safely45
"Head-Up Display"102
Head-Up Display101
Heated
– mirrors53
– rear window113
– seats51
– steering wheel54
Heating111
– exterior mirrors53
– interior111
– rear window113
– residual heat114
– seats51
– steering wheel54
Heating with engine switched
off, refer to Residual
heat114Heavy cargo, refer to Securing
cargo135
Height, refer to
Dimensions253
Height adjustment
– seats46
– steering wheel54
High beams109
– headlamp flasher109
– indicator lamp13
– replacing bulbs236
High Definition Radio174
High water, refer to Driving
through water133
Hill Descent Control HDC92
Hills133
Holder for cups121
"Home address" for
navigation system151
Homepage of BMW4
Hood228
Hooks for shopping bags,
Sports Wagon126
Horn10
Hotel function, refer to
Locking separately34
Hot exhaust system132
"Hour memo"86
"House number" for
destination entry144
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to Brake assistant90
Hydroplaning133
I
IBOC, refer to High Definition
Radio174
Ice, refer to Outside
temperature warning77
ID3 tag, refer to Information on
track181
Identification mark
– recommended tire
brands227
– run-flat tires226
– tire coding224iDrive16
– assistance window20
– automatic climate control
with expanded scope112
– changing date and time85
– changing language87
– changing menu page19
– changing settings85
– changing units of measure
and display type87
– confirming selection or
entry19
– controller16
– controls16
– displays, menus17
– operating principle17
– selecting menu item19
– setting brightness87
– start menu17
– status information20
– symbols18
Ignition60
– switched off61
– switched on60
Ignition key, refer to Keys/
remote control28
Ignition key position 1, refer to
Radio readiness60
Ignition key position 2, refer to
Ignition on60
Ignition lock60
– starting engine with comfort
access40
i menu17
Imprint2
Indicator/warning lamps13
– ABS Antilock Brake
System93
– active steering98
– airbags101
– brake system93
– DSC13,91
– DTC13,92
– Flat Tire Monitor95
– fog lamps13
– safety belt warning50
– TPM Tire Pressure
Monitor97

Everything from A to Z
280
V
Valve screw caps, refer to
After mounting241
Vehicle
– battery242
– breaking-in132
– care233
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– loading134
– measurements, refer to
Dimensions253
– parking61
– washing, refer to Caring for
your vehicle brochure
– weights255
"Vehicle / Tires" for
unlocking30
Vehicle jack240
– jacking points241
Vehicle position, refer to
Displaying current
position162
Ventilation115
– draft-free115
– in rear115
– while stationary115
Venting, refer to
Ventilation115
Vent outlets111
– automatic climate
control111
– refer to Ventilation115
"Vent settings"113
Viscosity231
Voice, refer to Destination
guidance with voice
instructions157
Voice command system
– overview23
– short commands257
Voice instructions for
navigation system157
– muting55
– repeating55,158
– switching on/off55,157
– volume158Voice phone book204
Volume166
– audio sources166
– cargo bay255
– fuel tank, refer to
Capacities256
– mobile phone198
– setting speed-
dependent168
– voice instructions158
– windshield cleaning system,
refer to Capacities256
W
Warning lamps, refer to
Indicator and warning
lamps13
Warning messages, refer to
Check Control82
Warning on leaving lane, refer
to Leaving lane warning105
Warning triangle245
Warranty and Service Guide
Booklet for Canadian
models232
Washer fluid68
– capacity of the reservoir68
Washing the vehicle, also refer
to Caring for your vehicle
brochure
Waste container, refer to
Ashtray122
Water on roads, refer to
Driving through water133
Waveband for radio170
"WB"166,174
Wear indicators in tires, refer
to Minimum tread depth225
Weather news flashes174
Website BMW4
Weights255
Welcome lamps107
"Welcome light"108
Wheel/tire combination, refer
to New wheels and tires226
Wheel/tire damage225
Wheelbase, refer to
Dimensions253Wheels and tires218
Width, refer to
Dimensions253
Windows40
– comfort operation31
– comfort operation from
outside32
– comfort operation with
comfort access39
– rear window, Sports
Wagon35
– safety switch41
Windshield
– cleaning, refer to Wiper
system67
– defrosting, refer to
Defrosting windows113
– displays, refer to Head-Up
Display101
Windshield wash
– automatic, refer to Rain
sensor67
– capacities, reservoir256
– filler neck for washer
fluid229
– rear window68
– washer fluid68
– windshield washer
nozzles68
– wiper system
67
Windshield wipers, refer to
Wiper system67
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– wiper blade
replacement234
Winter tires227
– setting speed limit84
– storage227
Wiper blades
– care, refer to Caring for your
vehicle brochure
– replacement234
Wiper system67
– rain sensor67
– washer fluid68
– windshield washer
nozzles68