
Driving
60
Activating intermittent wipe or rain 
sensor
Press the button, arrow3. The LED in the but-
ton lights up.
Setting speed for intermittent wipe or 
sensitivity of the rain sensor
Turn thumbwheel5 up or down.
Deactivating intermittent wipe or rain 
sensor
Press the button again, arrow3. 
The LED goes out.
Deactivate the rain sensor before enter-
ing an automatic car wash. Failure to do 
so could result in damage caused by undesired 
wiper activation.<
Cleaning windshield and headlamps*
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
Washer fluid is sprayed onto the windshield and 
the wipers are operated for a short time.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched 
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and 
appropriate intervals.
Do not use the washers if there is any 
danger that the fluid will freeze on the 
windshield. If you do, your vision could be 
obscured. Antifreeze should therefore be 
added to the fluid, refer to Washer fluid. 
Do not use the washers when the washer fluid 
reservoir is empty; otherwise, you will damage 
the washer pump.<
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are heated 
automatically
* while the engine is running or 
the ignition is switched on.
Sports Wagon: rear window wiper
1Intermittent operation. When reverse gear 
is engaged, the system switches to contin-
uous operation.
2Cleaning the rear window
The rear window wiper does not move if the 
lever is in position1 before the ignition is 
switched on.
To switch on the rear window wiper:
1.Move the lever to its home position.
2.Reselect the desired position.
Do not use the washers when the washer 
fluid reservoir is empty; otherwise, you 
will damage the washer pump.<
Washer fluid
Washer fluid antifreeze is flammable. 
Therefore, keep it away from ignition 
sources and only store it in the closed original 
container that is kept out of reach of children; 
otherwise, there is a risk of personal injury. 
Comply with the instructions on the con-
tainer.<
Washer fluid filler neck
O nly refill was her fluid when the engine is 
cool to avoid contact with hot engine 
parts. Otherwise, fluid spills constitute a fire 
hazard and a risk to personal safety.< 

Care
226 water penetration. Follow the operating instruc-
tions of the high-pressure washer.<
When using high-pressure washers, do 
not spray against the sensors and cam-
eras, e.g. of the Park Distance Control or Rear 
View Camera, for an extended period and main-
tain a distance of at least 1 ft/30 cm.<
Manual car wash
When washing the vehicle by hand, use large 
quantities of water and car shampoo if neces-
sary. Clean the vehicle with a sponge or wash-
ing brush, applying light pressure only.
Before cleaning the windshield, deacti-
vate the rain sensor or switch off the igni-
tion to prevent unintentional activation of the 
wipers.<
Observe local regulations pertaining to 
washing vehicles by hand.<
Headlamps
Do not rub them dry and do not use abrasive or 
corrosive cleaning agents.
Loosen dirt, e.g. insects, with shampoo or 
insect remover and wash away with copious 
quantities of water.
Thaw ice with a windshield deicer and do not 
use an ice scraper.
Windows
Clean the inside and outside surfaces of the 
windows and the mirrors with window cleaner.
Do not clean the mirrors with cleaners 
containing quartz.<
Paintwork care
Regular care contributes to value retention and 
protects the paintwork against the long-term 
effects of damaging substances.
Region-specific environmental influences can 
damage the vehicle paintwork. Therefore, it is 
important to adapt the frequency and scope of 
car care accordingly.
Immediately remove aggressive materials such 
as spilled fuel, oil, grease, brake fluid, tree sap or bird droppings to prevent damage to the paint-
work.
Repairing paintwork damage
Immediately repair scratches or similar 
damage, such as that caused by stones 
hitting the vehicle, where necessary to prevent 
rusting.<
BMW recommends having paintwork damage 
repaired by a professional paint repair work-
shop according to BMW specifications using 
original BMW paint materials.
Preservation
A preservation treatment is necessary when 
water no longer beads off the clean paintwork 
surface. Only use products for paintwork pres-
ervation that contain carnauba or synthetic 
waxes.
Rubber seals
Treat only with water or rubber care products.
Do not use silicon-containing care prod-
ucts on rubber seals; otherwise, noise 
and damage could occur.<
Chrome parts
Carefully clean vehicle parts such as the radia-
tor grill, door handles or window frames with 
copious quantities of water and a shampoo 
additive, especially when roads are treated with 
deicing salt. For additional treatment, use a 
chrome polish.
Light-alloy wheels
For technical reasons, dust is generated during 
braking that is deposited on the light-alloy 
wheels. Remove the dust regularly using acid-
free rim cleaner.
Do not use aggressive, acidic, strongly 
alkaline and abrasive cleaning agents or 
steam jets over 1407/606; otherwise, dam-
age may occur.< 

Everything from A - Z
268 Trip odometer69
Trips, changing133
Trunk, refer to Cargo area110
Trunk lid30
– Comfort Access35
– emergency release32
– locking or unlocking 
separately31
– opening from inside30
– opening from outside31
– remote control28
Turning circle, refer to 
Dimensions245
Turn signal indicators
– indicator/warning lamp12
Turn signals58
– replacing bulbs232
– triple turn signal59
Tying down loads, refer to 
Cargo loading120
U
Uniform Tire Quality Grading/
UTQR214
Units of measure
– average consumption73
– temperature73
Universal garage door opener, 
refer to Integrated universal 
remote control102
Universal mobile phone 
preparation package, refer 
to separate Owner's Manual
Universal remote control102
Unlatching, refer to 
Unlocking34
Unlocking
– from inside30
– from outside27
– setting unlocking 
characteristics27
– tailgate35
– trunk lid35
– without remote control, refer 
to Comfort Access34
Updating the navigation 
data124
USB audio interface167
V
VCD157
Vehicle
– battery235
– breaking in116
– cargo loading119
– Identification Number, refer 
to Engine compartment219
– measurements, refer to 
Dimensions245
– parking55
– weight247
Vehicle jack235
Vehicle storage228
Ventilation100
– draft-free100
– in the rear100
Ventilation, refer to Climate97
Ventilation while at a 
standstill100
Vents, refer to Ventilation100
Video menu158
Video playback157
Voice, refer to Destination 
guidance through voice 
instructions135
Voice commands
– overview22
– short commands249
Voice instructions from 
navigation system135
– repeating136
– switching on/off135
– volume136
Voice phone book183
Volume144
– audio sources144
– fuel tank, refer to 
Capacities248
– mobile phone177
– voice instructions136
Volume balance, tone 
setting145
W
Warning and indicator 
lamps13Warning messages, refer to 
Check Control77
Warning triangle238
Washer fluid60
– content of the reservoir61
Washer fluid reservoir60
Waste tray, refer to 
Ashtray107
Water on roads, refer to 
Driving through water118
Water penetration225,226
Waveband with the radio147
Wear indicators in tires, refer 
to Minimum tread depth215
Weights247
Welcome lamps92
Wheel/tire combination, refer 
to Correct wheels and 
tires216
Wheelbase, refer to 
Dimensions245
Wheels, new216
Wheels and tires201
Width, refer to 
Dimensions245
Windows36
– Convenient operation28
– opening, closing36
– pinch protection system36
– rear window32
– safety switch36
Windows, indicator on Control 
Display16
Windshield
– cleaning60
Windshield wash59
– filling capacity, reservoir248
– nozzles60
– rear window60
– reservoir for washer fluid60
– washer fluid60
Windshield wiper blades, 
changing229
Windshield wipers, refer to 
Wiper system59
Winter diesel198
Winter tires217
– setting speed limit79
– storage217