2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 3 washer fluid

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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Engine compartmentVehicle features and optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems.
Important features in the engine compartment
1Jump-starting, negative battery terminal2Vehicle identification number3Washer fluid reservoir4Jump-starting, positive battery terminal5Engine compartment fuse box6Oil filler neck7Coolant reservoir
The coolant reservoir for 6-cylinder and
diesel engines is located on the opposite
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Everything from A to Z
IndexA ABS, Antilock Brake Sys‐ tem 124
ACC, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go 129
Acceleration Assistant, refer to Launch Control 78
Activated-charcoal filter 153
Activate drive readiness 68
Active Blind Spot Detec‐ tion 120
Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, ACC 129
ActiveHybrid, system 31
Adapting to the course of the road, hybrid system 83
Adaptive brake lights, refer to Brake force display 122
Adaptive Light Control 98
Additives, oil 201
Adjustments, seats/head re‐ straints 52
After washing vehicle 224
Airbags 102
Airbags, indicator/warning light 103
Air circulation, refer to Recir‐ culated-air mode 152
Air, dehumidifying, refer to Cooling function 151
Air distribution, manual 152
Air flow, automatic climate control 152
Air pressure, tires 190
Air vents, refer to Ventila‐ tion 153
Alarm system 46
Alarm, unintentional 47
All around the center con‐ sole 16 All around the roofliner 17
All around the steering wheel 14
All-season tires, refer to Win‐ ter tires 196
Alternating-code hand-held transmitter 157
Alternative oil types 202
Antifreeze, washer fluid 75
Antilock Brake System, ABS 124
Anti-slip control, refer to DSC 124
Approved axle load 231
Approved engine oils 202
Arrival time 92
Ash tray 160
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, ASSIST 71
Assistance for the combus‐ tion engine, eBOOST 71
Assistance, Roadside Assis‐ tance 218
Assistance when driving off 128
ASSIST, assistance for the combustion engine 71
Assist system information, on Control Display 95
Attentiveness assistant 122
AUTO intensity 151
Automatic car wash 223
Automatic climate control with enhanced features 150
Automatic Cruise Control with Stop & Go 129
Automatic Curb Monitor 60
Automatic deactivation, front- seat passenger airbags 104
Automatic deactivation of the hybrid system 222 Automatic engine start-stop
function 69
Automatic headlight con‐ trol 98
Automatic locking 45
Automatic recirculated-air control 152
Automatic transmission, see Steptronic transmission 76
AUTO program, automatic cli‐ mate control 151
AUTO program, intensity 151
Auxiliary air conditioning 154
Average fuel consumption 92
Average speed 92
Axle loads, weights 231
B Backrest curvature, refer to Lumbar support 54
Backrest, width 54
Band-aids, refer to First aid kit 218
Bar for tow-starting/ towing 220
Battery replacement, vehicle battery 215
Battery replacement, vehicle remote control 37
Battery, vehicle 215
Belts, safety belts 55
Beverage holder, cu‐ pholder 166
Blinds, sun protection 49
BMW ActiveHybrid 31
BMW Assist, see user's manual for Navigation, En‐
tertainment and Communi‐
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Text message, supplemen‐tary 86
Theft alarm system, refer to Alarm system 46
Thigh support 54
Through-loading system 162
Tilt alarm sensor 47
Time of arrival 92
Tire damage 194
Tire identification marks 192
Tire inflation pressure 190
Tire inflation pressure moni‐ tor, refer to FTM 109
Tire Pressure Monitor TPM 105
Tires, changing 195
Tires, everything on wheels and tires 190
Tires, run-flat tires 196
Tire tread 194
Tone, see user's manual for Navigation, Entertainment
and Communication
Tool 206
Top View 143
Total vehicle weight 231
Touchpad 21
Tow fitting 221
Towing 220
Tow lug, see tow fitting 221
Tow-starting 220
TPM Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor 105
Traction control 125
TRACTION, driving dynam‐ ics 125
Transmission lock, electronic unlocking 78
Transmission, Steptronic transmission 76
Transporting children safely 62
Tread, tires 194
Trip computer 92
Triple turn signal activa‐ tion 72 Trip odometer 87
Trunk lid closing 42
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 43
Trunk lid, hotel function 42
Trunk lid opening 42
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 44
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 40
Turning circle 230
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 141
Turn signals, operation 72
U Unintentional alarm 47
Units of measure 95
Universal remote control 156
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 76
Unlocking/locking via door lock 41
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 39
Unlocking, settings 45
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 225
USB interface 161
V Vanity mirror 160
Variable sport steering 126
Vehicle battery 215
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 215
Vehicle, break-in 170
Vehicle care 224
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 214 Vehicle paint 224
Vehicle storage 226
Vehicle wash 223
Ventilation 153
Ventilation, refer to Parked- car ventilation 153
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 83
Warning displays, see Check Control 83
Warning messages, see Check Control 83
Warning triangle 218
Washer fluid 75
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 74
Washer system 73
Washing, vehicle 223
Water, hybrid system 222
Water on roads 173
Weights 231
Welcome lights 97
What to do after an acci‐ dent 222
Wheel base, vehicle 230
Wheel cleaner 225
Wheels, changing 195
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 190
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 109
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 105
Width, vehicle 230
Window defroster, rear 152
Windows, powered 48
Windshield washer fluid 75
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Windshield washer sys‐tem 73
Windshield wiper 73
Winter storage, care 226
Winter tires, suitable tires 196
Winter tires, tread 194
Wiper 73
Wiper blades, replacing 206
Wiper fluid 75
Wiper, fold-out position 75
Wiper system 73
Wood, care 225
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 221
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 206
X
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