Rain sensorIf the car is equipped with a rain sensor, the
time between wipes is controlled automatically
and depends on the intensity of the rainfall.
The rain sensor is mounted on the windshield,
directly in front of the interior rearview mirror.
Activating the rain sensor
Press the button, arrow 3.
The LED in the steering wheel stalk lights up
and a wiping cycle is started.
At temperatures below 32 ℉/0 ℃, a wiping cy‐
cle is not started before driving away. Release
frozen wipers before driving away.
Rain sensor sensitivity Turn thumbwheel 5 up or down.
Deactivating the rain sensor
Press the button again, arrow 3.
The LED goes out.
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.◀
Cleaning the windshield and
headlamps
Pull the lever, arrow 4.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
When the vehicle lighting system is switched
on, the headlamps are cleaned at regular and
appropriate intervals.
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 heated au‐
tomatically while the engine is running or the
ignition is switched on.
Washer fluid General information Antifreeze for washer fluid
Antifreeze is flammable and can cause
injuries if used improperly.
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‐
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Trips, planning 167
Trunk lid, refer to Tailgate 36
Turning circle, refer to Dimen‐ sions 298
Turning lamps, refer to Adap‐ tive Light Control 82
Turn signal, indicator lamp 14
Turn signals 64
Turn signals, triple turn signal activation 65
U Uniform Tire Quality Grading/ UTQG 265
Unintentional alarms, avoid‐ ing 40
Units, average fuel consump‐ tion 79
Units, temperature 79
Universal Garage Door Opener 129
Universal remote control 129
Unlocking– From the outside 32– Setting the unlocking char‐
acteristics 32– Tailgate 38– Without remote control, re‐
fer to Comfort Access 37
Unlocking, from the inside 35
Unlocking, hood 270
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6
Update, software 208
Upholstery care 292
USB audio interface 202
USB interface 137
V
Vacuum cleaner, connecting, refer to Connecting electri‐
cal devices 133
Vehicle– Identification number 226– Identification number, refer
to Engine compartment 270
Vehicle battery, chang‐
ing 283
Vehicle, breaking in 146
Vehicle care 292
Vehicle care, refer to Care 291
Vehicle equipment 6
Vehicle jack 281
Vehicle paint 292
Vehicle storage 294
Vehicle, switching off 60
Vehicle wash 291
Ventilation 125
Ventilation, automatic climate control in rear 127
Ventilation, draft-free 125
Ventilation, in rear 126
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 127
Vents of automatic climate
control 121
Version of the navigation data 158
Video playback 192
Voice activation
– Navigation 166
Voice activation, mobile
phone 235
Voice activation, short com‐ mands 300
Voice activation system 25
Volume, setting 180
W Warning and indicator lamps 15
Warning messages, refer to Check Control 76
Warning signal volumes 181
Warning triangle 287
Washer/wiper system 65
Washer/wiper system, rain
sensor 66
Washer/wiper system, washer fluid 66
Washer/wiper system, wind‐ shield washer nozzles 66
Washer fluid 66
Washer fluid reservoir 67
Washing, vehicle 291
Waste tray, refer to Ash‐ tray 133
Water on roads, refer to Driv‐ ing through water 147
Weights 298
Welcome lamps 81
Wheelbase, refer to Dimen‐ sions 298
Wheel change 280
Wheels and tires 262
Wheels, changing 267
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 88
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 90
Width, refer to Dimen‐ sions 298
Window, Convenient opera‐ tion 33
Windows– Safety switch 42
Windows, defrosting and de‐
fogging, automatic climate
control 123
Windows, pinch protec‐ tion 41
Windshield, cleaning 66
Windshield, defrosting, refer to Defrosting windows 123
Windshield wash 65
Windshield washer fluid 66
Windshield wash, reservoir for washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, washer fluid 67
Windshield wash, washer nozzles 66
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Windshield wiper blades,changing 276
Windshield wiper, refer to Washer/wiper system 65
Winter storage, care 294
Winter tires, setting the speed limit 77
Winter tires, suitable tires 268
Winter tires, tread 266
Wiper blades, changing 276
Wiper fluid 66
Wood, care 293
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working in the engine com‐ partment 270
Wrench/screwdriver, refer to Onboard vehicle tool kit 276
X xDrive 98
Xenon headlamps 277
Y Your individual vehicle– Settings, refer to Personal
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