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.
During trip interruption with the rain sensor
switched on: if the trip is resumed within ap‐
prox. 15 minutes, the rain sensor is automati‐
cally activated again.
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.◀
Rain sensor, sensitivity
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.
Fold-out position of the wipers Fold 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.
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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.
Steptronic transmission
Selector lever positions
D Drive
Selector lever position for normal vehicle oper‐
ation. All gears for forward travel are activated
automatically.
R is Reverse
Select only when the vehicle is stationary.
N Neutral: The vehicle may roll. Use in automatic car
washes, e.g.
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Vanity mirror 170
Vehicle battery 220
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 220
Vehicle, break-in 180
Vehicle care 229
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6
Vehicle identification num‐ ber 10
Vehicle jack 220
Vehicle paint 229
Vehicle storage 231
Vehicle wash 228
Ventilation 163
Venting, see ventilation 163
Vent, see ventilation 163
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 88
Warning displays, see Check Control 88
Warning messages, see Check Control 88
Warning triangle 223
Washer fluid 81
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 235
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 80
Washer system 79
Washing, vehicle 228
Water, hybrid system 227
Water on roads 183
Weights 235
Welcome lights 102
What to do after an acci‐ dent 227
Wheel base, vehicle 234 Wheel cleaner 230
Wheels, changing 203
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 198
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 114
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 110
Width, vehicle 234
Window defroster, rear 162
Windows, powered 50
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 182
Windshield washer fluid 81
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 80
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 79
Windshield wiper 79
Winter storage, care 231
Winter tires, suitable tires 204
Winter tires, tread 202
Wiper 79
Wiper blades, replacing 215
Wiper fluid 81
Wiper, fold-out position 80
Wiper system 79
Wood, care 230
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 226
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 215
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