2013 BMW 550I wiper fluid

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
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.◀
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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 62, 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 63, or when the ignition is switched off,
refer to page 62, and when position R or D is
engaged.▷With the ignition is off, if position N is en‐
gaged.▷If the safety belt is unbuckled, the driver's
door is opened, and the brake pedal is not
pressed while the vehicle is stationary and
transmission position R or D is engaged.
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that posi‐
tion P of the automatic transmission is engaged.
Otherwise, the vehicle may begin to roll.
Kickdown
Kickdown is used to achieve maximum driving
performance. Press on the gas pedal beyond the
resistance point at the full throttle position.
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Truck for tow-starting/tow‐ing 223
Trunk lid 37
Trunk lid, automatic 38
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 40
Trunk lid, hotel function 39
Trunk lid opening with no- touch activation 41
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 35
Turning circle 233
Turning circle lines, backup camera 138
Turn signals, operation 69
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 217
U
Unintentional alarm 43
Units of measure 92
Universal remote control 155
Unlock button, automatic transmission 73
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 37
Unlocking/locking via door lock 36
Unlocking/locking with remote control 34
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 228
USB interface 160
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 122
Vehicle battery 218
Vehicle battery, replacing 218
Vehicle, breaking in 172
Vehicle care 227
Vehicle equipment 6 Vehicle identification number,
refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 204
Vehicle jack 218
Vehicle paint 227
Vehicle storage 229
Vehicle wash 226
Ventilation 151
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 153
Voice activation system 22
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 81
Warning triangle 221
Washer fluid 71
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 235
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 71
Washer system 69
Washing, vehicle 226
Water on roads 173
Weights 233
Welcome lamps 94
Wheel base, vehicle 233
Wheels, changing 201
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 189
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 105
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 102
Width, vehicle 232
Window defroster, rear 150
Windows, powered 43
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 173
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 229
Winter tires, suitable tires 201
Winter tires, tread 200
Wiper blades, replacing 212
Wiper fluid 71
Wiper system 69
Wood, care 228
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
Wrench 212
X
xDrive 121
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