2014 BMW X5 windshield wipers

Instrument lighting  102Night Vision, switch on/switch off
heat image   1217Steering column stalk, leftTurn signal   74High beams, head‐
lamp flasher   74High-beam Assistant   101Roadside parking lamps   100Computer  938Steering wheel buttons, leftStore speed   148,  138Resume speed   150,  141Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   138Cruise control on/off, interrupt‐
ing   149Congestion Assistant ON/OFF,
Pause   145Congestion Assistant: setting
cruise control distance   138Cruise control, reduce dis‐
tance   138Cruise control, increase dis‐
tance   138Cruise control rocker switch   149,  1409Shift paddles   8010Instrument cluster   8211Steering wheel buttons, rightEntertainment sourceVolumeVoice activation  26Telephone, see user's manual for
Navigation, Entertainment and
CommunicationThumbwheel for selection lists   9312Steering column stalk, rightWindshield wipers  75Rain sensor  75Clean the windshields and head‐
lamps   75Rear window wiper in Canadian
models   77Rear window wiper   77Cleaning rear window   7713Start/stop the engine and switch
the ignition on/off   6814Auto Start/Stop function   6915Horn16Steering wheel heating  6217Adjust steering wheel  61Seite 15CockpitAt a glance15
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High beams, headlamp flasher▷High beams, arrow 1.▷Headlamp flasher, arrow 2.
Washer/wiper systemSwitching the wipers on/off and brief
wipe
Do not switch on the wipers if frozen
Do not switch on the wipers if they are
frozen onto the windshield; otherwise, the wiper blades and the windshield wiper motor
may be damaged.◀
No wiper operation on dry windshield
Do not use the windshield wipers if the
windshield is dry, as this may damage the
wiper blades or cause them to become worn
more quickly.◀
Switching on
Press the wiper levers up.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Normal wiping speed: press up once.
The wipers switch to intermittent operation
when the vehicle is stationary.▷Fast wiping speed: press up twice or press
once beyond the resistance point.
The wipers switch to normal speed when
the vehicle is stationary.
Switching off and brief wipe
Press the wiper levers down.
The lever automatically returns to its initial po‐
sition when released.
▷Brief wipe: press down once.▷To switch off normal wipe: press down
once.▷To switch off fast wipe: press down twice.
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.
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Activating/deactivating
Press the button on the wiper lever.
The LED in the wiper lever lights up and a wip‐
ing operation is started. If there is frost, wiper
operation is not started.
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.◀
Rain sensor, sensitivity
Turn the thumbwheel.
Clean the windshield, headlamps
Pull the wiper lever.
The system sprays washer fluid on the wind‐
shield and activates the wipers briefly.
In addition, the headlamps are cleaned at regu‐
lar intervals when the vehicle lights are
switched on.
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 automati‐
cally heated while the ignition is switched on.
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Rear window wiper
Switching on the rear window wiper
Turn switch from idle position 0 upward, ar‐
row 1: interval mode. When reverse gear is en‐
gaged, the system switches to continuous op‐
eration.
Cleaning rear window
In interval mode: turn the switch further, ar‐
row 2. The switch automatically returns to its
interval position when released.
In idle position: turn switch downward, arrow 3.
The switch automatically returns to its idle po‐
sition when released.
Fold-out position of the wipers Required when changing the wiper blades or
under frosty conditions, for example.
1.Switch the ignition on and off again.2.Under frosty conditions, ensure that the
wiper blades are not frozen onto the wind‐
shield.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.
Fold the 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 switched on.◀1.Switch on the ignition.2.Press the wiper levers down. The wipers
move to their resting position and are
ready 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 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‐
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 the danger of fire and a risk
to personal safety if the fluid is spilled.◀
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Replacing componentsVehicle equipmentAll standard, country-specific and optional
equipment that is offered in the model series is
described in this chapter. Therefore, equip‐
ment is also described that is not available in a
vehicle, e. g., because of the selected optional
equipment or country variant. This also applies
for safety-related functions and systems.
Onboard vehicle tool kit1.Raise the cargo floor panel.2.Remove the onboard vehicle tool kit.Wiper blade replacement Hints Do not fold down the wipers without
wiper blades
Do not fold down the wipers if wiper blades
have not been installed; this may damage the
windshield.◀
Folding down wipers before opening the
hood
Before opening the hood, ensure that the
wiper arms with the wiper blades are against
the windshield to prevent damage.◀
Front: Replacing the wiper blades1.To change the wiper blades, fold up, refer
to page 77, the wiper arms.2.Lift the wiper all the way off of the wind‐
shield.3.Fold open the holder.Seite 231Replacing componentsMobility231
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Emergency service, refer toRoadside Assistance 240
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 35
Energy Control 90
Energy recovery 90
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 69
Engine, automatic switch- off 69
Engine compartment 222
Engine compartment, work‐ ing in 222
Engine coolant 227
Engine idling when driving, coasting 200
Engine oil 224
Engine oil, adding 225
Engine oil additives 225
Engine oil change 226
Engine oil filler neck 225
Engine oil temperature 88
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 226
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 225
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 35
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 241
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 68
Engine stop 68
Engine temperature 88
Entering a car wash 244
Equipment, interior 175
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 132
Exchanging wheels/tires 218
Exhaust system 190
Exterior mirror, automatic dimming feature 61
Exterior mirrors 60
External start 241
External temperature dis‐ play 89 External temperature warn‐
ing 89
Eyes for securing cargo 195
F
Failure message, refer to Check Control 86
False alarm, refer to Uninten‐ tional alarm 46
Fan, refer to Air flow 166
Fault displays, refer to Check Control 86
Filler neck for engine oil 225
Fine wood, care 246
First aid kit 240
Fitting for towing, refer to Tow fitting 243
Flat tire, changing wheels 235
Flat Tire Monitor FTM 110
Flat tire, Tire Pressure Moni‐ tor TPM 107
Flat tire, warning lamp 108, 111
Flooding 191
Floor carpet, care 247
Floor mats, care 247
Fold-out position, windshield wipers 77
Foot brake 192
Front airbags 104
Front center armrest 183
Front cupholder 185
Front fog lamps 102
Front fog lamps/cornering lamps, bulb replace‐
ment 233
Front fog lamps, bulb replace‐ ment 234
Front lamps 233
Front passenger airbags, au‐ tomatic deactivation 106
Front passenger airbags, indi‐ cator lamp 106
FTM Flat Tire Monitor 110 Fuel 206
Fuel cap 204
Fuel consumption, current 90
Fuel consumption, refer to Average fuel consump‐
tion 94
Fuel filler flap 204
Fuel gauge 88
Fuel quality 206
Fuel recommendation 206
Fuel, tank capacity 252
Fuse 238
G
Garage door opener, refer to Universal garage door
opener 175
Gasoline 206
Gasoline quality 206
Gear change, automatic transmission 78
Gear shift indicator 91
General driving notes 190
Glare shield 181
Glasses compartment 184
Glass sunroof, refer to Panor‐ amic glass sunroof 48
Glove compartment 182
Gross vehicle weight, ap‐ proved 250
H
Handbrake, refer to Parking brake 71
Hand-held transmitter, alter‐ nating code 176
Hazard warning flashers 239
HDC Hill Descent Con‐ trol 133
Head airbags 104
Headlamp control, auto‐ matic 100
Headlamp courtesy delay fea‐ ture 99 Seite 257Everything from A to ZReference257
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Windshield, climate con‐trol 191
Windshield washer fluid 77
Windshield washer noz‐ zles 76
Windshield washer sys‐ tem 75
Windshield wiper 75
Windshield wipers, fold-out position 77
Winter diesel 207
Winter storage, care 247
Winter tires, suitable tires 219
Winter tires, tread 218
Wiper blades, replacing 231
Wiper fluid 77
Wiper system 75
Wood, care 246
Word match concept, naviga‐ tion 25
Wrench 231
X xDrive 133
Xenon headlamps, bulb re‐ placement 233 Seite 263Everything from A to ZReference263
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