2014 BMW ACTIVE HYBRID 7 wiper fluid

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.
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.
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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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Trunk lid, closing with no-touch activation 47
Trunk lid, emergency unlock‐ ing 45
Trunk lid, hotel function 45
Trunk lid, manual opera‐ tion 42
Trunk lid opening 42
Trunk lid, opening with no- touch activation 46, 47
Trunk lid via remote con‐ trol 40
Turning circle 240
Turning circle lines, rearview camera 157
Turn signals, operation 83
Turn signals, rear, bulb re‐ placement 224
U
Unintentional alarm 51
Units of measure 105
Universal remote control 173
Unlock button, Steptronic transmission 87
Unlocking/locking via door lock 41
Unlocking/locking with re‐ mote control 39
Unlocking, settings 48
Updates made after the edito‐ rial deadline 7
Upholstery care 236
USB interface 177
V
Vanity mirror 175
Vehicle battery 226
Vehicle battery, replac‐ ing 226
Vehicle, break-in 186
Vehicle care 235
Vehicle features and op‐ tions 6 Vehicle identification num‐
ber 10
Vehicle jack 225
Vehicle paint 235
Vehicle storage 237
Vehicle wash 234
Ventilation 168
Venting, see ventilation 168
Vent, see ventilation 168
VIN, see vehicle identification number 10
Voice activation system 26
W Warning and indicator lamps, see Check Control 93
Warning displays, see Check Control 93
Warning messages, see Check Control 93
Warning triangle 229
Washer fluid 86
Washer fluid reservoir, ca‐ pacity 241
Washer nozzles, wind‐ shield 85
Washer system 84
Washing, vehicle 234
Water, hybrid system 233
Water on roads 189
Weights 241
Welcome lights 107
What to do after an acci‐ dent 233
Wheel base, vehicle 240
Wheel cleaner 236
Wheels, changing 209
Wheels, everything on wheels and tires 204
Wheels, Flat Tire Monitor FTM 115
Wheels, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 117
Width, vehicle 240
Window defroster, rear 167 Windows, powered 51
Windshield, climate con‐ trol 188
Windshield washer fluid 86
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 85
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 84
Windshield wiper 84
Winter storage, care 237
Winter tires, suitable tires 209
Winter tires, tread 208
Wiper 84
Wiper blades, replacing 221
Wiper fluid 86
Wiper, fold-out position 86
Wiper system 84
Wood, care 236
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 24
Working on the hybrid sys‐ tem 232
Wrench, see Onboard vehicle tool kit 221
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