2013 BMW M6 COUPE 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 stored under
the cargo floor cover in the cargo area.
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 72, 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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Unintentional alarm 41
Units of measure 86
Universal remote control 135
Unlocking/locking from in‐ side 36
Unlocking/locking via door lock 35
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 34
Unlocking, settings 39
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 192
USB interface 140
V
V8 high-performance engine, High-performance engine
V8 146
Vehicle battery 182
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 182
Vehicle, breaking in 148
Vehicle care 191
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle identification number, refer to Identification num‐
ber in the engine compart‐
ment 170
Vehicle jack 181
Vehicle paint 191
Vehicle storage 193
Vehicle wash 190
Ventilation 133
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 133
Voice activation system 22
W Warning indicators 75
Warning lamps 75 Warning messages, refer to
Check Control 75
Warning triangle 185
Washer fluid 73
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 198
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 72
Washer system 71
Washing, vehicle 190
Water on roads 150
Weights 197
Welcome lamps 88
Wheel base, vehicle 197
Wheel cleaner 192
Wheels, changing 165
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 161
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 98
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 96
Width, vehicle 196
Window defroster, rear 132
Windows, powered 41
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 149
Windshield washer fluid 73
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 72
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 71
Windshield wiper 71
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 72
Winter storage, care 193
Winter tires, suitable tires 166
Winter tires, tread 164
Wiper blades, replacing 178
Wiper fluid 73
Wiper system 71
Wood, care 192
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 21
Wrench 178 X
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 179 Seite 208ReferenceEverything from A to Z208
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