2013 BMW 335I washer fluid

Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regular
intervals when the vehicle lights are switched
on.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if there is any danger
that the fluid will freeze on the windshield; oth‐
erwise, your vision could be obscured. For this
reason, use antifreeze.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; otherwise, you could damage the
pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles
The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while 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 the ignition on and off again.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 and can cause in‐
jury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of ignition.
Only keep it in the closed original container and
inaccessible to children.
Follow the notes and instructions on the con‐
tainer.
United States: The washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid
dilution ratios limits that apply. Follow the usage
instructions on the washer fluid container. Use
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BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate or the
equivalent.◀
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 a mixture of windshield washer concen‐
trate and 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.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate un‐
diluted and do not fill with pure water; this could
damage the wiper system.
Do not fill with undiluted antifreeze.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
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
resistance needs to be overcome.
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic
Transmission positions
D Drive, automatic position
Position for normal vehicle operation. All for‐
ward gears are available.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N is Neutral
Use in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
When the ignition is switched off, refer to
page 59, position P is engaged automatically.
P Park
Select only when the vehicle is stationary. The
drive wheels are blocked.
P is engaged automatically:▷After the engine is switched off when the
vehicle is in radio ready state, refer to
page 60, or when the ignition is switched off,
refer to page 59, and when position R or D is
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Open the fuel filler flap1.Open the fuel filler flap, refer to page 172.2.Turn the closure counterclockwise and re‐
move.
Adding engine oil
1.Place the bottle on it and turn it as far as it
will go, see arrow.2.Press the bottle down, see arrow.
The vehicle container will be filled.3.The container is full when the fill level in the
bottle no longer changes. It is not possible
to overfill.Pull back the bottle, see arrow, and unscrew
it.
Close the fuel filler flap
1.Replace the closure and turn it clockwise.2.Close the fuel filler flap.
After replenishing Diesel exhaust fluid
Note Incorrect fluids
After filling with incorrect fluids, such as
antifreeze for washer water, do not start the en‐
gine, otherwise there is risk of fire.◀
Contact the Service Center.
Disposing of bottles You take your empty Diesel exhaust fluid
bottles to your Service Center for dis‐
posal.
Do not dispose of empty bottles with household
waste unless this is permitted by local regula‐
tions.
Reserve display The Reserve display will still ap‐
pear when the engine is started
after refilling. This display will go
out after the vehicle has been
driven for a few minutes.
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Engine compartmentVehicle equipment
All standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equipmentis also described that is not available in a vehicle,
e. g., because of the selected optional equip‐
ment or country variant. This also applies for
safety-related functions and systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and die‐
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 110
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 115
Activated-charcoal filter 142
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 105
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 115
Active Protection 107
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 107
Adaptive light control 89
Additives, oil 197
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 220
Airbags 92
Airbags, indicator/warning light 93
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 138, 141
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 138, 140
Air distribution, manual 138, 141
Air flow, air conditioner 138
Air flow, automatic climate control 141
Air pressure, tires 178
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 142
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14
All around the headliner 15
All around the steering wheel 12 All-season tires, refer to Win‐
ter tires 192
All-wheel-drive 111
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 145
Alternative oil types 197
Antifreeze, washer fluid 66
Antilock Brake System, ABS 110
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 110
Approved axle load 227
Approved engine oils 197
Arrival time 82
Ash tray 148
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 214
Assistance when driving off 114
Assist system information, on Control Display 85
Attentiveness assistant 107
AUTO intensity 140
Automatic car wash 219
Automatic climate con‐ trol 137
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 139
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 115
Automatic Curb Monitor 53
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 94
Automatic headlamp con‐ trol 88
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 141
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67 AUTO program, automatic cli‐
mate control 140
AUTO program, climate con‐ trol 138
AUTO program, intensity 140
Auto Start/Stop function 61
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 227
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 47
Backrest, width 47
Backup camera 125
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 214
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 217
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 210
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 210
Belts, safety belts 48
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 154
Blinds, sun protection 43
BMW Advanced Diesel 175
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, Enter‐
tainment and Communica‐
tion
BMW Homepage 6
BMW Internet page 6
BMW maintenance sys‐ tem 200
Bonus range, ECO PRO 166
Bottle holder, refer to Cu‐ pholder 154 Seite 232ReferenceEverything from A to Z232
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V
Variable sport steering 112
Vehicle battery 210
Vehicle battery, replacing 210
Vehicle, breaking in 158
Vehicle care 220
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 194
Vehicle jack 210
Vehicle paint 220
Vehicle storage 222
Vehicle wash 219
Ventilation 142
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 142
Voice activation system 23
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 73
Warning triangle 214
Washer fluid 66
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 230
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 66
Washer system 64
Washing, vehicle 219
Water on roads 159
Weights 227
Welcome lamps 87
Wheel base, vehicle 227
Wheels, changing 191
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 178
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 95
Width, vehicle 226 Window defroster,
rear 138, 141
Windows, powered 41
Windshield washer fluid 66
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 66
Windshield washer system 64
Windshield wiper 64
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 66
Winter diesel 175
Winter storage, care 222
Winter tires, suitable tires 192
Winter tires, tread 190
Wiper blades, replacing 202
Wiper fluid 66
Wiper system 64
Wood, care 221
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 22
Wrench 202
X
xDrive 111
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 206 Seite 240ReferenceEverything from A to Z240
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