Intermittent operation or rain sensorThe concept Without the rain sensor, the frequency of the
wiper operation is preset.
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 button on the wiper lever.
Wiping is started. If the vehicle is equipped
with a rain sensor: LED in wiper lever lights up.
When wipers are frozen to windshield, wiper
operation is deactivated.
Deactivate the rain sensor in car washes
Deactivate the rain sensor when passing
through an automatic car wash; otherwise, un‐
intentional wiping can cause damages.◀
Setting the frequency or sensitivity of
the rain sensor
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlights
Pull the wiper lever towards you.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlights are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle's lights are acti‐
vated.
Do not use the washer system at freezing
temperatures
Do not use the washers if fluid could freeze
onto the windshield which might impede your
viewing field. Therefore use antifreeze fluid.
Avoid using the washer when the reservoir is
empty; operation might damage pump.◀
Windshield washer nozzles The windshield washer nozzles are automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
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Fold-out position of the wipersFold wipers back when you want to change the
blades or with pending low temperatures.1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.With icy conditions make sure that blades
are not frozen to the windshield.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
vertical position.
After the wipers are folded back down, the
wiper system must be reactivated.
Folding 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 activated.◀
1.Switch on the ignition.2.Push wiper lever down. Wipers move to
their resting position and are ready again
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 possible sources
of ignition.
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 a 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 find the
right mixture.
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 they can clog
the windshield washer nozzles.
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
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Tone, see user's manual forNavigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 205
Top View 139
Total vehicle weight 229
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 220
Towing 219
Tow lug, see tow fitting 220
Tow-starting 219
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 99
Traction control 119
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 119
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 74
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 72
Transporting children safely 60
Tread, tires 193
Trip computer 86
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 68
Trip odometer 81
Turning circle 228
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 137
Turn signals, operation 68
U Unintentional alarm 46
Units of measure 89
Universal remote control 153
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 72
Unlocking/locking via door lock 38
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 37
Unlocking, settings 44
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 6 Upholstery care 223
USB interface 158
V
Vanity mirror 157
Variable sport steering 120
Vehicle battery 213
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 213
Vehicle, break-in 168
Vehicle care 222
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 9
Vehicle jack 213
Vehicle paint 222
Vehicle storage 224
Vehicle wash 221
Ventilation 151
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 152
VIN, see vehicle identification number 9
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 77
Warning displays, see Check Control 77
Warning messages, see Check Control 77
Warning triangle 217
Washer fluid 71
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 70
Washer system 69
Washing, vehicle 221
Water on roads 169
Weights 229
Welcome lights 91
Wheel base, vehicle 228
Wheel cleaner 223 Wheels, changing 194
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 188
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 103
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 99
Width, vehicle 228
Window defroster, rear 147, 150
Windows, powered 46
Windshield washer fluid 71
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 70
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 69
Windshield wiper 69
Winter storage, care 224
Winter tires, suitable tires 195
Winter tires, tread 193
Wiper 69
Wiper blades, replacing 205
Wiper fluid 71
Wiper, fold-out position 71
Wiper system 69
Wood, care 223
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 205
X
xDrive 119
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