2013 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 wiper blades

High beams, headlamp flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper systemSwitching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
No wiper operation on dry windshield
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the
wiper blades or cause them to become worn
more quickly.◀
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 vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Brief wipe: press down once.▷To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
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.
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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‐
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit
The onboard vehicle tool kit is located in a
fold-down cover in the trunk lid.
Unscrew the wing nut to open.
Wiper blade replacement
General information 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
windshield.◀
Replacing the wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 80, 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.5.Insert the new wiper blade in reverse order
of removal until it locks in place.6.Fold down the wipers.
Lamp and bulb replacement
Hints
Lamps and bulbs
Lamps and bulbs make an essential contribu‐
tion to vehicle safety.
The manufacturer of the vehicle recommends
that you entrust corresponding procedures to
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Upholstery care 229
USB interface 171
V
Vanity mirror 64
Vehicle battery 219
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 219
Vehicle, breaking in 180
Vehicle care 228
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 206
Vehicle jack 218
Vehicle paint 228
Vehicle storage 230
Vehicle wash 227
Ventilation 162
Vertical Dynamic Control, re‐ fer to Dynamic Damping
Control 132
Voice activation system 25
W Warning indicators 86
Warning lamps 86
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 86
Warning triangle 222
Washer fluid 81
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 236
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 80
Washer system 79
Washing, vehicle 227
Water, hybrid system 226
Water on roads 183
Weights 235
Welcome lamps 100 What to do after an acci‐
dent 226
Wheel base, vehicle 235
Wheel cleaner 229
Wheels, changing 203
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 199
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 108
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Width, vehicle 234
Window defroster, rear 161
Windows, powered 47
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 182
Windshield washer fluid 81
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 80
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 79
Windshield wiper 79
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 80
Winter storage, care 230
Winter tires, suitable tires 204
Winter tires, tread 203
Wiper blades, replacing 214
Wiper fluid 81
Wiper system 79
Wood, care 229
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 225
Wrench 214
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