2013 BMW 650I XDRIVE GRAN COUPE washer fluid

Rain sensor
The concept
The rain sensor automatically controls the time
between wipes depending on the intensity of
the rainfall. The sensor is located on the wind‐
shield, directly behind the interior rearview mir‐
ror.
Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
The LED in the steering column stalk lights up.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, dam‐
age could be caused by undesired wiper activa‐
tion.◀
Rain sensor, sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the 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 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
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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.
For the capacity, refer to technical data.
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 58, 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 58, or when the ignition is switched off,
refer to page 58, 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.Seite 67DrivingControls67
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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
1Vehicle identification number2Jump-starting, negative terminal3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive terminal5Oil filler neck.6Coolant reservoitr, except 650i.Hood
Opening the hood Working in the engine compartment
Never attempt to perform any service or
repair operations on your vehicle without the
necessary professional technical training.If you are unfamiliar with the statutory guide‐
lines, have any work on the vehicle performed
only by a service center.
If this work is not carried out properly, there is
the danger of subsequent damage and related
safety hazards.◀Seite 184MobilityEngine compartment184
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA
ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 110
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 118
Activated-charcoal filter 143
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 108
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 118
Active seat, front 47
Active seat ventilation, front 48
Active Steering, integral 113
Adaptive brake assistant 110
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 109
Adaptive drive 113
Adaptive light control 88
Additives, oil 187
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 45
After washing vehicle 204
Airbags 91
Airbags, indicator/warning light 92
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 142
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 142
Air distribution, manual 141
Air flow, automatic climate control 141
Air pressure, tires 173
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 143
Alarm system 40
Alarm, unintentional 41
All around the center con‐ sole 14 All around the interior rearview
mirror 15
All around the steering wheel 12
ALL program, automatic cli‐ mate control 142
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 181
All-wheel-drive 112
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 146
Alternative oil types 187
Ambient light 90
Antifreeze, washer fluid 67
Antilock Brake System, ABS 110
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 110
Approved axle load 211
Approved engine oils 187
Armrest, refer to Front center armrest 152
Armrest, refer to Rear center armrest 152
Arrival time 82
Ashtray 147
Ashtray, rear 147
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 199
Assistance when driving off 110
AUTO H button, refer to Auto‐ matic Hold 63
AUTO intensity 141
Automatic car wash 203
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 118
Automatic Curb Monitor 52
Automatic deactivation, front passenger airbags 93 Automatic headlamp con‐
trol 87
Automatic Hold 63
Automatic locking 37
Automatic recirculated-air control 142
Automatic Soft Closing, doors 37
Automatic transmission with Steptronic 67
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 141
AUTO program, intensity 141
Auto Start/Stop function 60
Average fuel consumption 82
Average speed 82
Axle loads, weights 211
B
Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 46
Backrest, seats 45
Backrest, width 46
Backup camera 128
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 199
Bar for tow-starting/tow‐ ing 201
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 196
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 30
Battery, vehicle 196
Belts, safety belts 49
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 153
Blinds, sun protection 42
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Unlock button, automatictransmission 68
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 6
Upholstery care 204
USB interface 151
V
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 113
Vehicle battery 196
Vehicle battery, replacing 196
Vehicle, breaking in 158
Vehicle care 204
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification number
in the engine compart‐
ment 184
Vehicle jack 195
Vehicle paint 204
Vehicle storage 206
Vehicle wash 203
Ventilation 143
Ventilation, refer to Parked-car ventilation 144
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 213
Voice activation system 22
W
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 74
Warning triangle 199
Washer fluid 67
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 212 Washer nozzles, wind‐
shield 66
Washer system 65
Washing, vehicle 203
Water on roads 159
Weights 211
Welcome lamps 86
Wheel base, vehicle 211
Wheels, changing 180
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 173
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 97
Wheels, Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 94
Width, vehicle 210
Window defroster, rear 142
Windows, powered 41
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 159
Windshield washer fluid 67
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 66
Windshield washer system 65
Windshield wiper 65
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 66
Winter storage, care 206
Winter tires, suitable tires 181
Winter tires, tread 179
Wiper blades, replacing 192
Wiper fluid 67
Wiper system 65
Wood, care 205
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
Wrench 192
X
xDrive 112
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 193 Seite 230ReferenceEverything from A to Z230
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