2012 BMW 650I wiper blades

Turn signal, high beams,
headlamp flasher
Turn signal
Using turn signals
Press the lever beyond the resistance point.
To
switch off manually, press the lever to the re‐
sistance point.
Unusually rapid flashing of the indicator lamp in‐
dicates that a turn signal bulb has failed.
Triple turn signal activation
Press the lever to the resistance point.
The turn signal flashes three times.
The function can be activated or deactivated:
1. "Settings"
2. "Lighting"
3. "Triple turn signal" Signaling briefly
Press the lever to the resistance point and hold
it

there for as long as you want the turn signal to
flash. High beams, headlamp flasher
▷
High beams, arrow 1.
▷ Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper system
Switching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do

not switch on the wipers if they are fro‐
zen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper
blades and the windshield wiper motor may be
damaged.◀
Switching on Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷
Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.
▷ Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The

wipers switch to normal speed when the
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Windshield washer nozzles
The washer jets are automatically heated*
whenever the ignition is switched on.
Fold-out position of the wipers
Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.
1.
Switch off the ignition.
2. Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.
3. Press the wiper lever up beyond the point of
resistance
and hold it for approx. 3 seconds,
until the wiper remains in a nearly vertical
position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the wiper
system must be reactivated.
Fold the wipers back down
Before switching the ignition on, fold the
wipers

back down to the windshield; otherwise,
the wipers may become damaged when they are
switched on.◀
1. Switch on the ignition.
2. Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move

to their resting position and are ready
for operation.
Washer fluid
General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable. Therefore, keep
it away from sources of ignition.
Only

keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the instructions on the container.◀ Washer fluid reservoir
Adding washer fluid
Only add washer fluid when the engine is
cool, and then close the cover completely to
avoid

contact between the washer fluid and hot
engine parts.
Otherwise, there is the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀ All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
Fill with water and – if required – with a washer
antifreeze,

according to the manufacturer's rec‐
ommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Capacity
Approx. 5.3 US quarts/ 5 liters
Manual transmission
Shifting
Shifting into 5th or 6th gear
When shifting into 5th or 6th gear, push
the gearshift lever to the right; otherwise inad‐
vertent shifting into the 3rd or 4th gear could
lead to engine damage.◀
Reverse gear
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. When
the gearshift lever is pressed to the left, a slight
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Replacing components
Tool kit
The tool kit is stored under the cargo floor cover
in the cargo area.
Wiper blade replacement
Do
not fold down the wipers without wiper
blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades have
not been installed; this may damage the wind‐
shield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades
1. To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer to
page 71, the wiper arms.
2. Fold up the wipers. 3.
Position the wiper blade in a horizontal po‐
sition.
4. Remove the wiper blade toward one side. Lamp and bulb replacement
General information
Lamps

and bulbs make an essential contribution
to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of your vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
your service center if you are unfamiliar with
them or they are not described here.
You can obtain a selection of replacement bulbs
at your service center.
Danger of burns
Only change bulbs when they are cool;
otherwise, there is the danger of getting
burned.◀
Working on the lighting system
When working on the lighting system, you
should always switch off the lights affected to
prevent short circuits.
To avoid possible injury or equipment damage
when replacing bulbs, observe any instructions
provided by the bulb manufacturer.◀ Seite 243
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Updates made after the edito‐
rial deadline 6
Updating software 191
Upholstery care 256
USB audio interface 185
USB interface 132
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 102
Vehicle battery 247
Vehicle
battery, replacing 247
Vehicle, breaking in 138
Vehicle care 255
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 236
Vehicle jack 246
Vehicle paint 255
Vehicle storage 257
Vehicle wash 254
Ventilation 126
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 126
Version of the navigation data 160
Video playback 175
Video playback, iPhone 187
Video playback, snap-in adapter 187
Voice activation, mobile phone 203
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 263
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 164
W
Warning lamps 14
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 82
Warning triangle 249
Washer fluid 71
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 262 Washer nozzles, wind‐
shield 71
Washer system 69
Washing, vehicle 254
Water on roads 139
Weather Band 168
Weights 261
Welcome lamps 84
Wheel base, vehicle 261
Wheel change 246
Wheels, changing 233
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 229
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 95
Wheels,
Tire Pressure Monitor
TPM 91
Width, vehicle 260
Wind deflector 50
Window defroster, rear 125
Windows, powered 43
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 139
Windshield washer fluid 71
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 71
Windshield washer system 69
Windshield wiper 69
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 71
Winter storage, care 257
Winter tires, suitable tires 233
Winter tires, tread 232
Wiper blades, replacing 243
Wiper fluid 71
Wiper system 69
Wood, care 256
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Wrench 243
X
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 244 Y
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