2013 BMW 7 SERIES LONG wiper 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 wiper lever lights up and a wip‐
ing operation is started. At temperatures below
32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping operation is not started.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise,
damage could be caused by undesired wiper
activation.◀
Rain sensor, sensitivity
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 regu‐
lar 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 sec‐
onds, until the wiper remains in a nearly
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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; other‐
wise, 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
injury if it is used incorrectly.
Therefore, keep it away from sources of igni‐
tion.
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 con‐
tainer. Use BMW’s Windshield Washer Con‐
centrate 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 res‐
ervoir.
Fill with a mixture of windshield washer con‐
centrate and tap water and – if required – with a
washer antifreeze, according to the manufac‐
turer's recommendations.
Mix the washer fluid before adding to maintain
the correct mixing ratio.
Do not add windshield washer concentrate and
antifreeze undiluted and do not fill with pure
water; this could damage the wiper system.
Do not mix window washer concentrates of dif‐
ferent manufacturers, because otherwise it can
result in clogging of the windshield washer
nozzles.
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 NeutralUse in automatic car washes, for example. The
vehicle can roll.
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Vanity mirror 60
Variable steering, Integral Ac‐ tive Steering 129
Vehicle battery 223
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 223
Vehicle, breaking in 182
Vehicle care 231
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 210
Vehicle jack 222
Vehicle paint 231
Vehicle storage 233
Vehicle wash 230
Ventilation 163
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 166
Vertical Dynamic Control, re‐ fer to Dynamic Damping
Control 128
Voice activation system 23
W Warning indicators 83
Warning lamps 83
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 83
Warning triangle 226
Washer fluid 76
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 239
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 75
Washer system 74
Washing, vehicle 230
Water on roads 183
Weights 237
Welcome lamps 95
Wheel base, vehicle 237
Wheel cleaner 232 Wheels, changing 206
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 199
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Width, vehicle 236
Window defroster, rear 162
Windows, powered 44
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 183
Windshield washer fluid 76
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 75
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 74
Windshield wiper 74
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 75
Winter storage, care 233
Winter tires, suitable tires 207
Winter tires, tread 206
Wiper blades, replacing 218
Wiper fluid 76
Wiper system 74
Wood, care 232
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 22
Wrench 218
X xDrive 127
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 219 Seite 249Everything from A to ZReference249
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